QLD Car Stamp Duty Calculator 2026
Estimate Queensland vehicle registration duty from the official Transport and Main Roads tables. The rate depends on whether the vehicle is hybrid or electric and on the cylinder or rotor count. Light vehicles step up above $100,000. TMR registration fees and CTP are not included.
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How Queensland vehicle registration duty works
Duty is payable when you apply to register a vehicle or transfer the registration, unless an exemption applies. TMR collects it under the Duties Act 2001. Amounts are rounded up to the next$100 before the published dollar rate is applied.
For a light vehicle above $100,000, the higher published rate applies to the whole dutiable value — not only the excess. That matches the official help-page examples (for instance a hybrid at $135,600 pays $5,424). Heavy vehicles stay on a single rate. Conditionally registered special vehicles pay a flat$25.
Queensland vehicle registration duty rates
| Type of vehicle | Light vehicle (up to 4.5 t) | Heavy vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid or electric | $2 per $100; $4 per $100 above $100,000 | $2 per $100 |
| 1 to 4 cylinders, 2 rotors or steam | $3 per $100; $5 per $100 above $100,000 | $3 per $100 |
| 5 or 6 cylinders, or 3 rotors | $3.50 per $100; $5.50 per $100 above $100,000 | $3.50 per $100 |
| 7 or more cylinders | $4 per $100; $6 per $100 above $100,000 | $4 per $100 |
| Special / conditionally registered | Flat $25 | |
Source: qld.gov.au vehicle registration duty rates, last reviewed 14 August 2026. Worked examples are from the official TMR help page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Queensland vehicle registration duty calculated?
The Department of Transport and Main Roads charges duty for each $100, or part of $100, of the dutiable value. The dollar rate depends on whether the vehicle is hybrid or electric, has 1–4 cylinders (or 2 rotors or steam), 5–6 cylinders (or 3 rotors), or 7 or more cylinders. Light vehicles (GVM no more than 4.5 tonnes) use a higher whole-of-value rate above $100,000.
What official examples does this calculator match?
The TMR help page publishes worked amounts. A hybrid or electric light vehicle at $35,600 pays $712; at $135,600 it pays $5,424. A 1–4 cylinder light vehicle at those values pays $1,068 and $6,780. A 5–6 cylinder light vehicle pays $1,246 and $7,458. A 7+ cylinder light vehicle pays $1,424 and $8,136. A heavy hybrid at $135,600 pays $2,712. Special vehicles pay a flat $25.
Is duty based on the list price or the sale price?
A new vehicle with a published list price is assessed on that Brisbane list price plus optional extras, even if you paid less. A used vehicle is assessed on the greater of the consideration and the market value. Enter the list price for a new car and both figures for a used transfer when they differ.
Does this include Queensland registration fees?
No. TMR’s own estimator says it does not include Department of Transport and Main Roads registration fees. This page is the same: vehicle registration duty only. The traffic improvement fee and CTP are also excluded.
Is this the same as Queensland transfer duty on a home?
No. Property transfer duty uses Queensland Revenue Office tables. Use the Queensland stamp duty calculator for land or a home.