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Car stamp duty in the Northern Territory is charged at a flat $3 per $100 of dutiable value at every price point. A $45,000 passenger car costs $1,350 in stamp duty on motor vehicles — an effective rate of 3%.
Enter your own price and supported vehicle details for an NT figure.
Every figure below is calculated on the Northern Territory’s current published schedule using the same engine as the calculator. Examples use a new 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 | $450 | 3% |
| $25,000 | $750 | 3% |
| $35,000 | $1,050 | 3% |
| $45,000 | $1,350 | 3% |
| $60,000 | $1,800 | 3% |
| $80,000 | $2,400 | 3% |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | 3% |
The Northern Territory's standard rate is $3 per $100. Eligible battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle transfers receive a concession on the first $50,000 of dutiable value, capped at $1,500, through 30 June 2027. A separate $22 ownership transfer fee applies on top of duty and is not included in this calculator.
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 is the lowest car stamp duty in the country at this price. NT is level with NSW and QLD at this price.
| State | Duty on $45,000 | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | $1,350 | 3% |
| QLD | $1,350 | 3% |
| NT (this page) | $1,350 | 3% |
| ACT | $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 on the purchase. Registration is the recurring charge to keep the car on the road — a different tax, and the one most people mean by “rego”.
The Northern Territory publishes an annual figure of $792–$1,029 for a private light passenger car, and it already includes the MAC cover. One 12-month fee by engine capacity that already includes MAC compulsory third party cover.
| Vehicle or location class | 12-month cost |
|---|---|
| 4 cylinder, 1,001 to 1,500 cc | $792 |
| 4 cylinder, 1,501 to 3,000 cc | $849 |
| Over 4 cylinder, 2,001 to 2,500 cc | $862 |
| Over 4 cylinder, 2,501 to 3,000 cc | $910 |
| Over 4 cylinder, 3,001 to 3,500 cc | $978 |
| Over 4 cylinder, 3,501 to 4,000 cc | $1,029 |
The Northern Territory states that its registration fees include Motor Accidents Compensation cover, its compulsory third party insurance.
Source: NT.GOV.AU — registration fees, applying from 2026 fee schedule. For your exact amount, use the NT registration fee schedule.
In the Northern Territory, stamp duty on motor vehicles is charged at a flat $3 per $100 of dutiable value at every price point. On a $45,000 passenger car that works out to $1,350, an effective rate of 3%. Examples use a new passenger car. On a $25,000 car it is $750, and on an $80,000 car $2,400. The dutiable value rules differ by jurisdiction. Check NT Government EV concession guidance 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 NT Government EV concession guidance for the transfer process, payment timing and any fees.
Duty can apply when registration transfers into a new name. Check NT Government EV concession guidance for the treatment of your vehicle and transfer.
The duty treatment of an interstate move depends on the destination jurisdiction and the transfer details. Check NT Government EV concession guidance before re-registering your vehicle.
The Northern Territory publishes an annual registration cost of $792–$1,029 for a private light passenger car, which already includes the MAC cover. One 12-month fee by engine capacity that already includes MAC compulsory third party cover. That is separate from the stamp duty on this page: duty is a one-off cost on the purchase, registration recurs every year. Source: NT.GOV.AU — registration fees.
Eligible battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle transfers receive a concession on the first $50,000 of dutiable value, capped at $1,500, through 30 June 2027. Confirm eligibility with the NT guidance before relying on it.
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 NT Government EV concession guidance.