How much is stamp duty on a $50,000 car?

Roughly: NSW $1,600 (passenger), VIC $2,100, QLD $1,500 (4-cyl) or $1,000 (EV/hybrid), WA $3,250 (6.5%), SA $1,940, TAS $2,000, ACT $1,325–$2,573.50 depending on emissions, NT $1,500. Use the calculator above for the exact figure.

Do I pay stamp duty on a used car?

Yes, in every state — duty applies when the registration transfers to you, whether the car is new or used. For private sales you usually pay it at the transport authority when you submit the transfer, based on the higher of the price paid or market value.

Are electric cars exempt from stamp duty?

Mostly no longer. Queensland charges EVs and hybrids a reduced $2 per $100, the ACT's zero-emission AAA category pays the lowest emissions-based rate, and the NT exempts EVs up to $50,000 until 30 June 2027. NSW, Victoria, SA, WA and Tasmania have ended their EV duty exemptions.

Who pays stamp duty when buying a car — buyer or seller?

The buyer. For a dealer sale it's included in the drive-away price and remitted by the dealer; for a private sale the buyer pays it when transferring the registration into their name.

Is stamp duty payable when moving interstate with my car?

Generally no — most states don't charge duty when you re-register a vehicle you already own in the same name after moving, though you'll pay the new state's registration and CTP. Duty applies if the ownership name changes.

How much does car registration cost per year?

For a typical private passenger car, roughly $600–$900 in Tasmania, $700–$1,100 in most states, and $1,000–$1,500 in NSW and the ACT once CTP is included. The exact amount depends on the car's weight or engine size, your postcode and your CTP insurer.

Official 2026 schedules — all 8 states and territories

Car Stamp Duty & Rego Cost Calculator

Stamp duty on a car ranges from 2% (a Queensland EV) to 9% (a Victorian luxury car) of the price, depending on the state, the vehicle and its emissions. Work out the duty on your purchase and see what annual registration and CTP typically cost.

Vehicle details

Duty is charged on the purchase price or market value, whichever is higher.

State or territory

Vehicle value ($)

For a new car: the drive-away list price including GST (and LCT if any).

Vehicle type

Stamp duty in New South Wales

$3 per $100 of the vehicle's value

Stamp duty payable

$1,350

3.00% of the vehicle's value

Vehicle value$45,000

Stamp duty$1,350

Typical annual rego + CTP in NSW≈ $1,000–$1,500

Exemptions can apply — transfers between spouses, deceased estates and some EV concessions. Check NSW registration fees before paying.

What annual rego + CTP costs by state

Indicative 12-month totals for a typical private passenger car. Exact figures depend on the car's weight or engine, your postcode and (in some states) which CTP insurer you choose — use the official calculator linked for your state.

State	Typical annual cost	How it's calculated	Official source
NSW	≈ $1,000–$1,500	Base fee + weight-based motor vehicle tax + Green Slip CTP (priced by insurer/postcode)	NSW registration fees
VIC	≈ $800–$1,000	Single fee including TAC charge; varies metro vs regional	VicRoads fees
QLD	≈ $800–$1,100	Fee by cylinders + CTP (choice of insurer)	QLD registration costs
WA	≈ $800–$1,100	Licence fee by tare weight + compulsory motor injury insurance	WA vehicle licensing
SA	≈ $700–$1,000	Fee by cylinders + CTP (choice of insurer)	SA registration
TAS	≈ $600–$900	Fee by cylinders including MAIB premium	TAS registration fees
ACT	≈ $1,000–$1,400	Emissions-adjusted fee + CTP (choice of insurer)	Access Canberra rego
NT	≈ $700–$1,000	Fee by engine capacity + compulsory TPI insurance	NT rego

Which state has the cheapest car stamp duty?

For a typical $45,000 petrol car, Tasmania, the NT, NSW and SA all land near $1,350–$1,860 (3–4%), WA's sliding scale reaches about 5.75%, and Victoria is the most expensive mainstream state at $8.40 per $200 (4.2%) — rising to 9% for cars over $150,000. Queensland rewards EVs and hybrids with the lowest rate in the country (2%), and the ACT prices duty by emissions, so a zero-emission car pays roughly half what a high-emission one does.

Stamp duty on electric vehicles

EV duty concessions have largely wound back: Queensland's $2/$100 hybrid-EV rate and the ACT's AAA category are the main remaining discounts, while the NT exempts EVs up to $50,000 until 30 June 2027. NSW, Victoria, SA, WA and Tasmania now charge EVs standard rates. If you're packaging an EV through work, the novated lease calculator shows the FBT exemption — usually worth far more than any duty concession.

Stamp duty vs registration vs CTP

Three separate costs: stamp duty is a one-off state tax when a car is registered or transferred to you; registration is the recurring annual (or quarterly) fee to keep it on the road; CTP insurance covers injuries to people in an accident and is compulsory — bundled into the rego fee in Victoria, Tasmania, WA and the NT, and bought separately from a choice of insurers in NSW, Queensland, SA and the ACT. None of these cover damage to the car itself.

Official sources

Duty schedules verified July 2026 against each revenue office. States index thresholds and change EV concessions — confirm with the official calculator before settlement.

How to Use This Calculator

1Pick the state where the car will be registered — not where you buy it.
2Enter the dutiable value: the price you're paying or the market value, whichever is higher.
3Set the state-specific option: cylinders in QLD, emissions category in the ACT, category in VIC, passenger vs commercial elsewhere.
4Read off the duty and effective rate, and check the annual rego + CTP guide for ongoing costs.

How car stamp duty works

Motor vehicle stamp duty (also called registration or transfer duty) is a state tax paid when a vehicle is first registered in your name — on both new and used cars. The dealer usually handles it for new cars; for private sales you pay it when you transfer the rego.

Each state sets its own scheme: most charge per $100 of value with rates that rise for more expensive cars, Queensland prices by engine type, and the ACT by CO₂ emissions.

Duty is calculated on the higher of the price you paid or the market value, so a $1 'sale' to a friend still attracts duty on what the car is actually worth.

What changes the duty

State of registration: The same $60,000 car attracts about $1,800 in the NT and $2,520 in Victoria.
Vehicle value: Most states step rates up at thresholds — $45,000 in NSW and the ACT, $100,000 in QLD, $80,809+ in VIC.
Engine and emissions: QLD charges by cylinders and the ACT by CO₂; EVs get the lowest rates in both.
Passenger vs commercial: Utes and vans are often charged differently — cheaper in SA and VIC (new), the same 3% flat in NSW.

Before you buy

•Budget stamp duty on top of the advertised price unless it's a drive-away price — on a $60,000 car it's $1,800–$4,700 depending on the state.
•Check exemptions: transfers between spouses/domestic partners and inheritance transfers are exempt in most states.
•In QLD and the ACT, an EV or hybrid materially cuts the duty — factor it into the purchase comparison.
•Interstate moves: re-registering a car you already own in your name generally doesn't attract duty again — bring proof of previous registration.

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