Islamabad Property Dealer and Car Dealer Registration: Rs 2,000 Fee, Rs 10,000 Security and Yearly Costs
Islamabad property dealer and car dealer registration with Excise: Rs 2,000 fee, Rs 10,000 security, Rs 600 renewal and Rs 10,000 professional tax a year.
Short answer: a property dealer or car dealer with an office in Islamabad must register with the Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department. The Excise website lists a Rs 10,000 security, a Rs 2,000 registration fee, a Rs 600 yearly renewal fee and a late penalty of Rs 5,000 a year. Dealers also pay Rs 10,000 a year in professional tax. We read these rates on the Excise website on 9 November 2026.
Property and car dealers work from markets and showrooms across Islamabad. Every one with an office in the capital territory falls under the Islamabad Real Estate and Motor Vehicle Dealer Ordinance 1984. This guide explains the Islamabad property dealer registration fee, the car dealer fee, the papers and the yearly costs.
For buyers, the rule gives one useful check. A dealer who is registered with Excise can be traced through a government record. Ask to see the certificate before you hand over a token payment.
Islamabad property and car dealer registration fees
The Excise website lists the same four charges for property dealers and car dealers. You deposit Rs 10,000 as security, pay Rs 2,000 to register and Rs 600 every year to renew. A late renewal adds a Rs 5,000 penalty for each year.
| Charge | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Security amount | Rs 10,000 | Once, at registration |
| Registration fee | Rs 2,000 | Once, at registration |
| Annual renewal fee | Rs 600 | Every year |
| Late penalty | Rs 5,000 | For each year you are late |
So a new dealer pays Rs 12,000 in the first year to Excise under the ordinance. From then on it is Rs 600 a year, if the renewal is on time.
The website does not say whether the Rs 10,000 security is refunded when you close the business. Ask the Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) when you apply.
Dealers also pay Rs 10,000 a year in professional tax
Registration is not the only Excise charge. Islamabad's professional tax schedule lists "Motor Car Dealers and Real Estate Agents" at Rs 10,000 a year. Motorcycle dealers pay Rs 5,000 a year.
Put together, a new property or car dealer in Islamabad pays about Rs 22,000 to Excise in the first year:
- Rs 10,000 security
- Rs 2,000 registration fee
- Rs 10,000 professional tax
In later years the yearly bill is Rs 10,600: Rs 600 renewal plus Rs 10,000 professional tax. The full professional tax schedule is in our guide to Islamabad professional tax rates.
These are only the Excise charges. Income tax, sales tax on services and any CDA or market rules are separate.
Documents for dealer registration in Islamabad
The Excise website lists six documents for both property and car dealers. They are an application on your letterhead, the office lease, your NTN, your CNIC, a paid utility bill for the office and the paid fee challan.
- An application to the ETO on your office letterhead.
- A photocopy of the lease agreement for your office.
- A photocopy of your National Tax Number (NTN).
- A photocopy of the owner's CNIC.
- Any paid utility bill for the office.
- The paid fee challan.
The office must be inside the Islamabad Capital Territory. A dealer whose office is in Rawalpindi, which is in Punjab, falls under Punjab's rules instead.
Where to apply and the office hours
Applications go to the Excise and Taxation Office in Sector H-9, Islamabad. The website lists hours of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 1 pm to 2 pm break. Saturday and Sunday are holidays.
The helpline is 051-111-383-383 and the email shown is etd.info@islamabadexcise.gov.pk. The website also lists an "Other Taxes Services" portal. We did not open it, so we cannot say whether dealer registration can be filed online yet.
The Excise homepage also carries a warning: only its own website and the PAK APP are official sources. Do not pay any agent who claims to "get your dealer licence" through another channel.
Checks for buyers before using a dealer
A buyer cannot yet search dealer registrations online on the Excise website. What you can do is ask the dealer for the Excise registration certificate and the latest renewal receipt, and match the name to their CNIC.
For property, the bigger risk is the scheme rather than the dealer. Check the society is legal on CDA's list first, using our guide to checking a housing society in Islamabad. For a CDA plot, get the CDA's property report before you pay.
For a used car, verify the vehicle record before you pay a token. Our guide to Islamabad vehicle registration and transfer covers the fees and steps.
Dealers in other provinces follow different laws. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a car dealer needs a yearly Excise certificate, as our KP dealer guide explains.
Common questions
What is the property dealer registration fee in Islamabad?
Rs 2,000, plus a Rs 10,000 security, according to the Islamabad Excise website. Renewal costs Rs 600 a year.
Do car dealers in Islamabad need to register?
Yes. Car dealers with an office in Islamabad register under the same 1984 ordinance as property dealers, with the same fees.
What happens if a dealer does not renew on time?
The Excise website lists a late penalty of Rs 5,000 for each year.
How much professional tax does a property dealer pay in Islamabad?
Rs 10,000 a year. The same rate applies to motor car dealers and recruiting agents.
Can I register as a dealer in Islamabad online?
The Excise website lists an "Other Taxes Services" portal, but we did not test it. The listed route is an application to the ETO with a paid challan.
Which law covers property dealers in Islamabad?
The Islamabad Real Estate and Motor Vehicle Dealer Ordinance 1984, as named on the Excise website.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 9 November 2026. The four dealer charges, the six documents, the law and the professional tax rates are from the Excise Services section of the Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department website. The office hours, helpline and the official sources warning are from the same site's homepage. We did not register a business or call the ETO.
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