How to use the token tax calculator
- 1 Enter the engine capacity in cc, as written in your registration book.
- 2 Choose where the car is registered: Punjab, Islamabad, Sindh or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- 3 Enter the invoice price when the car was first bought new; Punjab and Islamabad use it for cars above 1000cc.
- 4 Choose filer or non-filer. For Sindh and KP, add the provincial amount from your excise notice.
Worked example
A 1300cc car registered in Punjab, bought new for Rs 45 lakh, owned by a filer. Punjab's token tax is 0.3% of the invoice price, Rs 13,500, and FBR advance tax under section 234 is Rs 2,500, so the yearly total is about Rs 16,000. A non-filer would pay Rs 5,000 FBR tax, about Rs 18,500.
Token tax tips for car owners
- Pay on time: provinces add a fine for every month the token is overdue, and an unpaid token can be fined by traffic police.
- Become a filer: non-filers pay double FBR advance tax every year, Rs 5,000 instead of Rs 2,500 on a 1300cc car.
- Keep the invoice: Punjab and Islamabad now base the token tax on the invoice price for cars above 1000cc, so keep the original invoice with the registration file.
- Check before buying used: outstanding token tax stays with the car, so check it on the excise portal before you pay.
Plan running costs with the Petrol Cost Calculator, and financing with the Car Financing Calculator.
Features
FBR section 234
The advance income tax collected with token tax, for filers and double for non-filers.
Value-based token tax
Punjab and Islamabad rates as a share of the invoice price for cars above 1000cc.
Lump sum option
See the FBR tax if it is collected in one payment for the car's life.
When to use it
Yearly renewal
Know the amount before you pay on the Punjab e-Pay or Islamabad excise portal. Plan monthly running costs with the Petrol Cost Calculator.
Buying a used car
Check outstanding token tax and the yearly cost before you agree a price. Financing it? See the Car Financing Calculator.
Filer vs non-filer
See how much becoming a filer saves on token tax every year.
Choosing an engine size
Compare 1000cc, 1300cc and 1800cc cars, since both taxes rise with engine capacity.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the token tax on a 1300cc car in Punjab?
For cars above 1000cc Punjab charges 0.3% of the invoice price a year from July 2026. On a Rs 45 lakh car that is Rs 13,500, plus FBR advance tax of Rs 2,500 for a filer, about Rs 16,000 in total. Some older cars are still billed at fixed rates, so check your notice.
What is FBR tax under section 234?
Advance income tax collected with the token tax. For 2026-27 filers pay Rs 800 up to 1000cc, Rs 1,500 for 1001 to 1199cc, Rs 1,750 for 1200 to 1299cc, Rs 2,500 for 1300 to 1499cc, Rs 3,750 for 1500 to 1599cc, Rs 4,500 for 1600 to 1999cc and Rs 10,000 for 2000cc and above. Non-filers pay double.
Why do Punjab and Islamabad use the invoice price?
Both moved cars above 1000cc to a value-based token tax, so a more expensive car pays more. Punjab charges 0.3% for 1001 to 2000cc and 0.4% above 2000cc; Islamabad charges 0.25% and 0.35% under the Finance Act 2026.
Do cars up to 1000cc pay yearly token tax?
New cars up to 1000cc in Punjab and Islamabad pay a one-time lifetime tax at registration, so only the FBR amount may apply each year. Older cars on the yearly system follow their excise notice.
What about Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Both use fixed yearly amounts by engine size. Enter the amount from your excise notice or the provincial e-portal, and the calculator adds the FBR tax.
Can I claim back the FBR tax?
Yes. Section 234 tax is advance tax that a filer can adjust against the income tax due in the annual return.
Is there a penalty for paying late?
Provinces add a late payment fine for each month or year the token tax is overdue, and police can fine you for an unpaid token on the road.
Does the FBR tax stop for old cars?
Section 234 tax is generally not collected on private cars that have been registered for more than ten years, but the provincial token tax still applies.
How do I pay token tax online?
In Punjab use the e-Pay Punjab app or the excise website, in Islamabad the ICT excise e-portal, and in Sindh and KP their excise e-portals. Payment can be made through banks and mobile wallets.
Results are estimates based on the official rates linked above. Confirm important figures with the issuing authority or a qualified adviser before you act on them.
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