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Punjab Token Tax Calculator
Punjab stopped charging flat amounts for cars above 1000cc and moved to a percentage of the invoice price, which means you cannot work it out in your head any more. Pick your band, enter what the car cost new, and see the tax with and without the early payment rebate.
Total payable
Rs 13,500
- Token tax (0.3% of invoice)
- Rs 12,000
- Early payment rebate, 10%
- − Rs 1,200
- Income tax, filer
- Rs 2,500
- Professional tax
- Rs 200
On last year's rate of 0.2% this token tax would have been Rs 8,000, so it is Rs 4,000 higher this year.
Above 1000cc, Punjab charges token tax as a percentage of the vehicle's invoice price, not a flat amount, so two cars with the same engine size can pay very different tax. Up to 1000cc the schedule shows a flat Rs 20,000 lifetime token and the invoice box is ignored. Income tax is charged at registration and on transactions rather than every year, so treat it as a separate line rather than part of your annual bill.
Two things worth knowing before you pay
The rebate is real and it is permanent. Excise's own schedule says a rebate equal to 10 per cent of the annual token tax is allowed if the whole year is paid on or before 31 August of the financial year. It comes back every year, so it is not an offer to panic about, it is simply how the tax is cheapest.
The rate also went up this year, and almost nobody reported that alongside the rebate coverage. For a car between 1001cc and 2000cc the token tax moved from 0.2 to 0.3 per cent of invoice price. On most cars the increase is larger than the rebate, so paying early softens a rise rather than delivering a saving.
Frequently asked questions
How is Punjab token tax calculated for cars above 1000cc?
As a percentage of the vehicle's invoice price. For 2026-27 the rate is 0.3 per cent for 1001cc to 2000cc and 0.4 per cent above 2000cc, so two cars with the same engine size pay different amounts.
What is the 10 per cent token tax rebate?
Punjab's rate schedule allows a rebate equal to 10 per cent of the annual token tax if the tax for the whole year is paid on or before 31 August of the financial year. It is a standing rule, not a one off offer.
Did Punjab token tax go up in 2026-27?
Yes, for cars above 1000cc. The rate moved from 0.2 to 0.3 per cent of invoice price for 1001cc to 2000cc, and from 0.3 to 0.4 per cent above 2000cc.
How much is token tax for a car up to 1000cc?
The schedule shows Rs 20,000 as a lifetime token at registration for cars up to 1000cc, unchanged from the previous year.
Why is the non-filer amount so much higher?
Income tax on the vehicle schedule is charged at roughly three times the filer rate for non-filers across most bands. On several bands that is Rs 30,000 against Rs 10,000.
Before you pay
Rates taken from the Excise & Taxation Punjab motor vehicle schedule on 8 August 2026. Income tax is charged at registration and on transactions rather than annually, and is shown as a separate line. Pakistan Erais not affiliated with Excise & Taxation Punjab. Confirm the amount on ePay Punjab before paying.