Token tax in Punjab
In Punjab, token tax for 2026-27 on a car up to 1,000cc is Rs 20,000, paid once for the life of the car; a car of 1,001–2,000cc pays 0.3% of its invoice price every year and a bigger car 0.4%; a motorcycle pays Rs 1,500 once for life. FBR’s s.234 income tax is collected with it, doubled for a non-filer.
Cars
| Engine | Token tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 20,000 for life |
| 1,001–2,000cc | 0.3% of invoice price a year |
| 2,001cc and above | 0.4% of invoice price a year |
FBR income tax collected with it (s.234)
| Engine | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 10,000 once | Rs 20,000 |
| 1,001–1,199cc | Rs 1,500/yr | Rs 3,000 |
| 1,200–1,299cc | Rs 1,750/yr | Rs 3,500 |
| 1,300–1,499cc | Rs 2,500/yr | Rs 5,000 |
| 1,500–1,599cc | Rs 3,750/yr | Rs 7,500 |
| 1,600–1,999cc | Rs 4,500/yr | Rs 9,000 |
| 2,000cc and above | Rs 10,000/yr | Rs 20,000 |
FBR’s card says ×2 for non-filers; Punjab Excise’s page shows ×3. We use the FBR figure.
Motorcycles
- Any engine sizeRs 1,500 for life
Questions
How is token tax calculated in Punjab?
In Punjab, token tax for 2026-27 on a car up to 1,000cc is Rs 20,000, paid once for the life of the car; a car of 1,001–2,000cc pays 0.3% of its invoice price every year and a bigger car 0.4%; a motorcycle pays Rs 1,500 once for life. FBR’s s.234 income tax is collected with it, doubled for a non-filer.
What is the token tax on a 1000cc car in Punjab?
Rs 20,000, paid once for the life of the car (2026-27 rules).
How is token tax worked out above 1000cc in Punjab?
0.3% of the invoice price a year up to 2000cc and 0.4% above, for 2026-27. Paying the full year by 31 August gets 10% off.
Do non-filers pay more?
Token tax is the same. The FBR income tax collected with it (s.234) is doubled for a non-filer. Motorcycles up to 200cc pay no s.234 tax.