Karachi Vehicle Token Tax & Excise 2026-27
Vehicles registered in Karachi pay Sindh's motor vehicle tax. We list 60 registration series issued here.
- District
- Karachi
- Province
- Sindh
- Population (approx.)
- 18,900,000
- Excise office
- Motor Registration Wing, Civic Centre, Karachi (Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Dept Sindh)
- Authority
- Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Sindh
Yearly token and withholding tax in Karachi
| Vehicle type | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| 1000cc Car | Rs 2,300 | Rs 3,100 |
| 1300cc Car | Rs 4,500 | Rs 7,000 |
| 1800cc Car | Rs 9,000 | Rs 13,500 |
| 125cc Motorcycle | Rs 80 | Rs 80 |
Registering a new 1000cc car in Karachi
At an example price of Rs 3,500,000 a filer pays Rs 72,300 in total.
| Tax or fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | Rs 35,000 |
| Token tax (annual) | Rs 1,500 |
| Advance income tax at registration (231B) | Rs 35,000 |
| Withholding tax with token (234) | Rs 800 |
Other cities in Sindh
Common questions
What is the token tax on a 1000cc car in Karachi?
Rs 2,300 a year for a filer in 2026-27, made up of Token tax (annual) Rs 1,500; Withholding tax with token (234) Rs 800.
Which number plate codes belong to Karachi?
AA, AAA, AB, AC, AG, ATH, BAL, BBA, BCA, BDA, BE, BEA, BF, BFA, BG, BGA, BH, BHS, BKA, BLS, BMA, BNA, BR, BZ, CQ, CU, CV, CW, CX, F, GPA, GSA, GSB, GSC, GSD, GSE, GSF, JB, JF, JQ, JS, JV, JZ, KU, KV, KW, KX, N, P, Q, SPA, SPB, SPC, SPD, SPE, SPF, SPG, SPH, T, Y.
Where do I pay token tax in Karachi?
Motor vehicle tax in Sindh is paid online through the Sindh Excise portal, or at Excise offices and authorised bank branches in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkana.