In a significant update for vehicle owners in Islamabad, the Office of the Chief Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), has officially announced a revision in vehicle ownership transfer fees, effective April 14, 2025. The notification, dated April 11, 2025, introduces higher fees across multiple categories of vehicles, including private, commercial, electric vehicles (EVs), and motorbikes.
Implemented under Section 43 of the West Pakistan Motor Vehicle Ordinance, 1965, this revision reflects the government’s intention to keep up with the increasing number of registrations and the administrative costs associated with processing ownership transfers.
Revised Vehicle Transfer Fees at a Glance
Category
Engine Capacity
Old Fee (Rs.)
New Fee (Rs.)
Private/Commercial
Up to 1000 cc
1,200
2,750
Private/Commercial
1001–1800 cc
2,000
5,500
Private/Commercial
Above 1800 cc
3,000
11,000
Electric Vehicles
Up to 50 kW
Nil
2,500
Electric Vehicles
51–100 kW
Nil
5,500
Electric Vehicles
Above 100 kW
Nil
10,000
Motorbikes
Up to 200 cc
150
550
Motorbikes
201–400 cc
150
1,000
Motorbikes
Above 400 cc
150
1,500
These revised fees apply to both private and commercial vehicles. Notably, this marks the first time electric vehicles will incur a transfer fee, a move that signals growing EV adoption in Pakistan.
Electric Vehicle Growth Spurs Policy Change
With automakers like BYD, MG Motors, DFSK, Dewan Motors, and GuGo Motors entering Pakistan’s market, the inclusion of EVs in the fee structure underscores their rising popularity. The government’s decision also aims to balance incentives for eco-friendly vehicles with necessary administrative revenue.
Impact on Motorbike Owners
Motorcycle owners, too, will feel the pinch. Transfer fees for all bikes up to 200 cc have jumped from Rs. 150 to Rs. 550, while larger bikes over 400 cc now face fees as high as Rs. 1,500.
Enforcement and Payment
According to the Chief Commissioner, the new fees must be deposited under the designated head of account outlined by the Ministry of Finance, and the Excise & Taxation Department of ICT will be responsible for implementation and enforcement.
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