Sindh Token Tax 2026-27

Sindh charges a fixed token tax by engine size: Rs 2,000 a year for a 1001–1300cc car and up to Rs 7,000 above 2500cc. Income tax under section 234 is added for cars up to 10 years old.

From the Sindh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act Updated for 2026-27

01 Rates

Sindh token tax rates for cars (2026-27)

Sindh charges a fixed amount by engine size. After 10 years from first registration a car pays 75%, and after 15 years 50%.

Engine size	Token tax	Note
Up to 1000cc	Rs 1,500 a year	New cars: Rs 20,000 once for all
1001–1300cc	Rs 2,000 a year
1301–1600cc	Rs 4,000 a year
1601–2000cc	Rs 4,500 a year
2001–2500cc	Rs 5,000 a year
Above 2500cc	Rs 7,000 a year

Motorcycles: Rs 1,800 once up to 149cc, Rs 3,000 once from 150cc.

02 Income tax

Income tax collected with the token

Excise also collects advance income tax under section 234 of the Income Tax Ordinance. It's the same in every province, doubled for non-filers, and adjustable against your tax return.

No income tax is collected on cars used in Pakistan for more than 10 years.

Engine size	Filer, a year	Non-filer, a year	One-time (filer)
Up to 1000cc	Rs 800	Rs 1,600	Rs 10,000
1001–1199cc	Rs 1,500	Rs 3,000	Rs 18,000
1200–1299cc	Rs 1,750	Rs 3,500	Rs 20,000
1300–1499cc	Rs 2,500	Rs 5,000	Rs 30,000
1500–1599cc	Rs 3,750	Rs 7,500	Rs 45,000
1600–1999cc	Rs 4,500	Rs 9,000	Rs 60,000
2000cc and above	Rs 10,000	Rs 20,000	Rs 120,000

"One-time" applies where the token tax is paid once, as for cars up to 1000cc.

03 Examples

What you pay in Sindh: two examples

1300cc car · filer

Token tax: Rs 2,000
Income tax (s.234): Rs 2,500
Each year: Rs 4,500

Non-filer: Rs 7,000.

2400cc car · filer

Token tax: Rs 5,000
Income tax (s.234): Rs 10,000
Each year: Rs 15,000

Non-filer: Rs 25,000.

04 Check and pay

How to check and pay Sindh token tax online

Check what's due on the Excise system, then pay online or at a bank.

Full check and pay guide

Check your vehicle
Open Sindh Excise portal and enter your registration number. It shows the owner details and the tax due.
Pay
Use the online tax payment option on the Sindh Excise portal, which gives a PSID you can pay at a bank or 1-Link ATM, or visit an Excise office.
Keep the receipt
Keep the payment receipt until the Excise record shows the tax as paid.

05 Answers

Questions about Sindh token tax

Short answers from the law and Excise rules.

Calculate token tax

How much is token tax on a 1300cc car in Sindh?

Rs 2,000 a year in token tax, plus Rs 2,500 income tax for a filer (Rs 5,000 for a non-filer). Cars registered for 10 years or more pay 75% of the token tax and no income tax.

Do non-filers pay more token tax?

The token tax itself is the same. The income tax collected with it under section 234 is doubled for people not on the Active Taxpayer List: Rs 2,500 becomes Rs 5,000 for a 1300cc car.

Is there token tax on old cars?

Yes. After 10 years from first registration a car pays 75% of the token tax, and after 15 years 50%. No income tax is collected on cars used in Pakistan for more than 10 years.

How do I check and pay token tax in Sindh?

Check your vehicle on Sindh Excise portal and pay through Sindh Excise online tax payment. See our token tax check guide for the steps.

Can I pay Sindh token tax once for a small car?

Yes. A car up to 1000cc pays Rs 20,000 once for all when first registered. An already registered one can pay Rs 15,000 once if under 5 years old, Rs 10,000 at 5 to 10 years, or Rs 8,000 after 10 years, instead of Rs 1,500 a year.

Sources and last update

Sindh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1958, Schedule as amended in 2019 and 2021
Income Tax Ordinance 2001, section 234 and First Schedule Part IV Division III; Tenth Schedule (non-filers)
Sindh Finance Act 2019 (one-time rates) and Sindh Finance Act 2025 (commercial vehicles)
FBR Withholding Tax Rates Card, updated to 30 June 2026
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026. How we calculate

Results are estimates, not tax advice. For your exact tax, check your salary certificate or ask a tax professional.