Punjab Motor vehicle token tax is an important aspect for the owners of vehicles in Punjab province of Pakistan. In Punjab, like other provinces of Pakistan such as Sindh, Baluchistan, KPK and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), this token tax is used to maintain the roads and infrastructure. If you are an owner of a vehicle or planning to become one, then understanding the Punjab motor vehicle token tax is very essential for the financial planning. In this article we will cover all the areas related to Punjab token tax.
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What is Punjab Token Tax?
This is type of tax, imposed on the owners of the vehicles registered in Punjab as a privilege to use public roads. Paying the token tax is mandatory by law for vehicles owners to legally operate their vehicles on roads.
Punjab Excise and Taxation Department administer the implementation and collection of Punjab token tax. Excise and taxation department of Punjab established an online information system known as MTMIS (Motor Transport Management Information System) through which owners can check the registration details and MTMIS Punjab token tax details of their vehicles.
Factors Effecting Token Tax Calculation
Punjab token tax is calculated based on following elements:
Engine Capacity: The higher the engine capacity of vehicle the more token tax will be payable.
Vehicle Type: whether vehicle is private, commercial or public transport.
Token Tax Calculation
Excise and taxation department has specified the rates for token tax based on different criteria.
Token Tax on Motorcycle and Motor Cars
| Engine Capacity in CC | Token Tax | Income Tax | Professional Tax | |
| Filer | Non-Filer | |||
| Motor Cycle at time of Registration | 1500 | – | – | 200 |
| Motor Car | ||||
| 1000CC and Below | 1,500 | 10,000 | 30,000 | 200 |
| Between 1000CC to 1199CC | 1,800 | 1,500 | 4,500 | 200 |
| Between 1200CC to 1299CC | 1,800 | 1,750 | 5,250 | 200 |
| 1300CC | 1,800 | 2,500 | 7,500 | 200 |
| Between 1301CC to 1499CC | 6,000 | 2,500 | 7,500 | 200 |
| 1500CC | 6,000 | 3,750 | 11,250 | 200 |
| Between 1501CC to 1599CC | 9,000 | 3,750 | 11,250 | 200 |
| Between 1600CC to 1999CC | 9,000 | 4,500 | 13,500 | 200 |
| 2000CC | 9,000 | 10,000 | 30,000 | 200 |
| Between 2001CC to 2500CC | 12,000 | 10,000 | 30,000 | 200 |
| 2500CC and above | 15,000 | 10,000 | 30,000 | 200 |
Punjab Token Tax on Commercial Vehicles
| Description of Motor Vehicles | Token Tax | ||
| Vehicles (including delivery vans) with maximum laden capacity upto 4060 kg | PKR. 1,000/- | ||
| Vehicles with maximum laden capacity between 4,060 Kg to 8,120 | PKR. 2,200/- | ||
| Vehicles with laden capacity between 8,120 Kg to 12,000 Kg | PKR. 4,000/- | ||
| Vehicles with long trailers or other vehicles with maximum laden capacity between 12,000 Kg to 16,000 Kg | PKR. 6,000/- | ||
| Vehicles with long trailers or other vehicles with maximum laden capacity exceeding 16,000 Kg | PKR. 8,000/- | ||
| Vehicles drawing other trailers Appropriate rate out of the rates at (a) to (f) above applicable to the vehicle plus | PKR. 400/- | ||
| Commercial Tractor | |||
| Commercial Tractor Tax | Token Tax | Professional Tax | Income Tax |
| 2,600/- | 200 | 7200 | |
Token Tax on Commercial Passenger Vehicles
| Type of Motor Vehicles | Annual Rate of Tax |
| Motor Cab Rickshaws/ Motor Cycle Rickshaw with seating capacity of not more than 3 persons or 6 person | Rs.3,000/- lump sum once |
| Vehicles playing for hire with 60% of the total length of the route falling within the limits of a Corporation, Municipality or Cantonment. | Rs.140/- per seat |
| Passenger vehicle with a seating capacity of more than six people operating exclusively for hire within the boundaries of a Corporation, Municipality, or Cantonment. | |
| Without Air Conditioned | Rs.180/- per seat per annum |
| Air Conditioned | Rs.300/- per seat per annum |
Token Tax on Commercial Motor cabs
| Description of Motor Vehicles | Annual Rate of Tax |
| Motor cabs with a seating capacity of 6 or below 6 persons | |
| Below 1000cc | Rs. 700/- |
| Between 1000cc to 1300cc | Rs. 1,200/- |
| Between 1300cc to 1500cc | Rs. 2,000/- |
| Between 1500cc to 2000cc | Rs.3,000/- |
| Between 2000cc to 2500cc | Rs.4,000/- |
| 2500cc Above | Rs.5,000/- |
| More than 6 persons | |
| Non-Air Conditioned | Rs.180/- per seat |
| Air Conditioned | Rs. 300/- per seat |
Discount on Tax
If the vehicle owner pays the annual token tax on or before 31st September of the financial year then 10% discount will be given. And Payment through e-Pay will be given 5% discount.
How to Pay Punjab Token Tax Payment?
Upon the instructions and guidance of Finance Department of Punjab, Punjab IT Board has developed an application “e-Pay Punjab” for Public to Government and from Business to Government payment in Pakistan. E-Pay also provide the facility for online Punjab token tax payment. Follow the procedure to token tax payment.
- Install “e-Pay Punjab” application on your smart phone.
- Register yourself by providing necessary information.
- Now login to e-Pay Punjab, and click on “Excise and Taxation Department”
- Now click on “Token Tax”.
- Enter your vehicle registration number and click on search button.
- System will fetch the details against your vehicle number and show you the total amount of token tax. (commercial vehicles owners can pay the tax quarterly, bi-quarterly, tri-quarterly or yearly basis.).
- Now click on “Generate Challan”, system will provide you the PSID number against your vehicle token tax payment.
- Note that PSID and use it to pay the token tax on the alternate delivery channels or over the counters of banks working in Punjab.
FAQs
In Punjab, the token tax for motor vehicles ranges from PKR 1,500 to PKR 15,000 based on engine capacity. For instance, for cars with 1000CC engines or below, the tax is PKR 1,500, while for cars with engines above 2500CC, the tax is PKR 15,000.
Visit the official website of the excise and taxation department Punjab and navigate to the section dedicated to token tax. Then, enter the required details such as your car’s registration number. After submitting the information, the website will display the current status of your car’s token tax, including any outstanding payments or dues.
Conclusion
Paying the token tax is a civil obligation of every citizen of Pakistan, this supports road maintenance and ensures legal compliance. By knowing the types of vehicles covered, how the tax is calculated, and the payment process, you can ensure timely and accurate payments.
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