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Car stamp duty in the ACT is charged at an emissions-based, three-tier schedule under the Vehicle Emission Reduction Scheme. A $45,000 passenger car costs $1,426.50 in motor vehicle duty — an effective rate of 3.17%.
Enter your own price and supported vehicle details for a ACT figure.
Every figure below is calculated on the ACT’s current published schedule using the same engine as the calculator. Examples use a new C-category (176–220 g/km) passenger car. The effective rate column is what you actually pay as a percentage of the price — which is not the headline rate wherever the schedule has bands or thresholds.
| Car price | Stamp duty | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $475.50 | 3.17% |
| $25,000 | $792.50 | 3.17% |
| $35,000 | $1,109.50 | 3.17% |
| $45,000 | $1,426.50 | 3.17% |
| $60,000 | $2,269.50 | 3.78% |
| $80,000 | $3,393.50 | 4.24% |
| $100,000 | $4,993.50 | 4.99% |
The ACT groups passenger and light commercial vehicles by tailpipe CO₂ emissions. Its schedule has bands below $45,000, from $45,000 to $80,000 and above $80,000. Zero-emission vehicles are in AAA; used non-zero-emission passenger and light commercial vehicles use the published C-category schedule. A new published schedule begins on 1 February 2027.
The same $45,000 vehicle value, priced through all eight schedules. Comparison assumes a new ordinary passenger car with no concessions. QLD uses the 1–4-cylinder category and the ACT uses the C-category (176–220 g/km). That ranks 4th of 8 nationally — $76.50 more than New South Wales (the cheapest) and $1,161 less than Western Australia (the dearest).
| State | Duty on $45,000 | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | $1,350 | 3% |
| QLD | $1,350 | 3% |
| NT | $1,350 | 3% |
| ACT (this page) | $1,426.50 | 3.17% |
| SA | $1,740 | 3.87% |
| TAS | $1,800 | 4% |
| VIC | $1,890 | 4.2% |
| WA | $2,587.50 | 5.75% |
Compared without concessions. Vehicle-specific assumptions are shown above, so a different category can produce a different result.
Stamp duty is a one-off cost. Registration and CTP are separate recurring costs that vary by vehicle, location and insurance details.
This vehicle-duty page does not provide an annual registration or CTP quote. Check the relevant registration authority for current charges rather than using a duty-rate page for that purpose.
In the ACT, motor vehicle duty is charged at an emissions-based, three-tier schedule under the Vehicle Emission Reduction Scheme. On a $45,000 passenger car that works out to $1,426.50, an effective rate of 3.17%. Examples use a new C-category (176–220 g/km) passenger car. On a $25,000 car it is $792.50, and on a $80,000 car $3,393.50. The dutiable value rules differ by jurisdiction. Check ACT Revenue Office for whether the purchase price, market value or another valuation rule applies to your transfer.
The payment process depends on the type of transfer and the jurisdiction. For a new car from a dealer, duty may be included in the drive-away price. For a private sale, check ACT Revenue Office for the transfer process, payment timing and any fees.
Duty can apply when registration transfers into a new name. Check ACT Revenue Office for the treatment of your vehicle and transfer. The ACT has a different published rate schedule for used vehicles.
The duty treatment of an interstate move depends on the destination jurisdiction and the transfer details. Check ACT Revenue Office before re-registering your vehicle.
Registration and CTP are separate recurring costs. This vehicle-duty calculator does not estimate them because the applicable charges depend on the jurisdiction, vehicle and insurance details. Check the relevant registration authority for current costs.
Zero-emission vehicles are in the ACT's AAA category. The schedule has separate bands below $45,000, from $45,000 to $80,000 and above $80,000, so check the ACT Revenue Office schedule current at your purchase date.
General information only. This calculator estimates vehicle duty for supported passenger and light commercial scenarios. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm the vehicle classification, dutiable value, transfer details and any concession with ACT Revenue Office.