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Motor vehicle duty rates from 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

These rates apply on the registration or transfer of a motor vehicle (passenger and non-passenger) and on a change of use statement lodged for a vehicle by a licensed motor car trader

You can also use our motor vehicle duty calculator to work out the duty payable on registering or transferring ownership of a motor vehicle.

Type of vehicle/value Value Duty rate
Green passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Primary producer passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
New non-passenger motor vehicles*

(i.e. not previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere)
All values $5.40 per $200 or part thereof
Non-passenger motor vehicles* previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere

(i.e. being re-registered to a new owner)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Used non-passenger motor vehicle*

(i.e. the transfer of a used vehicle)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Other passenger car $0-$71,849 $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
$71,850 - $100,000 $10.40 per $200 or part thereof
$100,001 - $150,000 $14.00 per $200 or part thereof
More than $150,000 $18.00 per $200 or part thereof

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Motor vehicle duty rates from 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022

These rates apply on the registration or transfer of a motor vehicle (passenger and non-passenger) and on a change of use statement lodged for a vehicle by a licensed motor car trader.

You can also use our motor vehicle duty calculator to work out the duty payable on registering or transferring ownership of a motor vehicle.

Type of vehicle/value Value Duty rate
Green passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Primary producer passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
New non-passenger motor vehicles*

(i.e. not previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere)
All values $5.40 per $200 or part thereof
Non-passenger motor vehicles* previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere

(i.e. being re-registered to a new owner)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Used non-passenger motor vehicle*

(i.e. the transfer of a used vehicle)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Other passenger car $0-$69,152 $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
$69,153 - $100,000 $10.40 per $200 or part thereof
$100,001 - $150,000 $14.00 per $200 or part thereof
More than $150,000 $18.00 per $200 or part thereof

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✝ A green passenger car is a model that has combined tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions of 120 grams or less per kilometre, including a pure electric vehicle producing zero tailpipe CO2 emissions.

☨ A primary producer passenger car is a car that is registered, or is to be registered, in the name of a person who is a primary producer and used, or to be used, primarily in the person’s primary producer business. A primary producer is a person who is:

  • Engaged solely or substantially in agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, dairying, pastoral or other like activities.
  • The holder of a licence under the Fisheries Act 1995 to take fish for sale.

* Non-passenger car motor vehicle includes a:

  • Motorcycle.
  • Motor vehicle made to carry more than eight adults including the driver.
  • Motor vehicles primarily designed for carrying goods, includes utility and dual cab utilities.

Motor vehicle duty rates for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2020 and before 1 July 2021

These rates apply on the registration or transfer of a motor vehicle (passenger and non-passenger) and on a change of use statement lodged for a vehicle by a licensed motor car trader

You can also use our motor vehicle duty calculator to work out the duty payable on registering or transferring ownership of a motor vehicle.

Type of vehicle/value Value Duty rate
Green passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Primary producer passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
New non-passenger motor vehicles*

(i.e. not previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere)
All values $5.40 per $200 or part thereof
Non-passenger motor vehicles* previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere

(i.e. being re-registered to a new owner)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Used non-passenger motor vehicle*

(i.e. the transfer of a used vehicle)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Other passenger car $0-$68,740 $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
$68,741 - $100,000 $10.40 per $200 or part thereof
$100,001 - $150,000 $14.00 per $200 or part thereof
More than $150,000 $18.00 per $200 or part thereof

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✝ A green passenger car is a model that has combined tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions of 120 grams or less per kilometre, including a pure electric vehicle producing zero tailpipe CO2 emissions.

☨ A primary producer passenger car is a car that is registered, or is to be registered, in the name of a person who is a primary producer and used, or to be used, primarily in the person’s primary producer business. A primary producer is a person who is:

  • Engaged solely or substantially in agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, dairying, pastoral or other like activities.
  • The holder of a licence under the Fisheries Act 1995 to take fish for sale.

* Non-passenger car motor vehicle includes a:

  • Motorcycle.
  • Motor vehicle made to carry more than eight adults including the driver.
  • Motor vehicles primarily designed for carrying goods, includes utility and dual cab utilities.

Motor vehicle duty rates for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2019 and before 1 July 2020

Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000

Type of vehicle/value Value Duty rate
Green passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Primary producer passenger car All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
New non-passenger motor vehicles*

(i.e. not previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere)
All values $5.40 per $200 or part thereof
Non-passenger motor vehicles* previously registered in Victoria or elsewhere

(i.e. being re-registered to a new owner)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Used non-passenger motor vehicle*

(i.e. the transfer of a used vehicle)
All values $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
Other passenger car $0-$67,525 $8.40 per $200 or part thereof
$67,526 - $100,000 $10.40 per $200 or part thereof
$100,001 - $150,000 $14.00 per $200 or part thereof
More than $150,000 $18.00 per $200 or part thereof

✝ A green passenger car is a model that has combined tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions of less than 120 grams per kilometre, including a pure electric vehicle producing zero tailpipe CO2 emissions.

☨ A primary producer passenger car is a car that is registered, or is to be registered, in the name of a person who is a primary producer and used, or to be used, primarily in the person’s primary producer business. A primary producer is a person who is:

  • Engaged solely or substantially in agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, dairying, pastoral or other like activities.
  • The holder of a licence under the Fisheries Act 1995 to take fish for sale.

* Non-passenger car motor vehicle includes a:

  • Motorcycle.
  • Motor vehicle made to carry more than eight adults including the driver.
  • Motor vehicles primarily designed for carrying goods, includes utility and dual cab utilities.

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Motor vehicle duty rates for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2018 and before 1 July 2019 

Type of vehicle/value New vehicle rate
(vehicles not previously registered) 
Used vehicle rate
(vehicles previously registered) 

Passenger car

$0 - $66,331

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

Luxury passenger car

More than $66,331

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

Non-passenger car motor vehicles*

Any value

$5.40 per $200 or part thereof

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

Demonstrator passenger car

$0 - $66,331

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

Not applicable

Demonstrator passenger car

More than $66,331

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

Not applicable

* Non-passenger car includes a:

  • Motorcycle.  
  • Motor vehicle made to carry more than eight adults including the driver.
  • Motor vehicles primarily designed for carrying goods, includes utility and dual cab utilities.

☨ A demonstrator passenger car is a passenger vehicle that is all of the following:

  • Was registered as a new vehicle in the name of a Licensed Motor Car Trader (LMCT) (car dealer).
  • Has had no duty paid on or since the initial registration.
  • Is acquired by a buyer within 60 days of the initial registration.

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Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2017 and before 1 July 2018

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases

$0 - $65,094

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof*

$5.40 per $200 or part thereof

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $65,094

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

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Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger car

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $65,094

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $65,094

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

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Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2016 and before 1 July 2017

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases

$0 - $64,132

$6.40 per $200 or part thereof*

$5.40 per $200 or part thereof

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $64,132

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

*except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

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Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger car

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $64,132

$6.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $64,132

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

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Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2015 and before 1 July 2016

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases*

$0 - $63,184

$6.40 per $200 or part thereof#

$5.40 per $200 or part thereof

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $63,184

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars.

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

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Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger car

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $63,184

$6.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $63,184

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

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Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2014 and before 1 July 2015

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases*

$0 - $61,884

$6.40 per $200 or part thereof#

$5.40 per $200 or part thereof

$8.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $61,884

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars.

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

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Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $61,884

$6.40 per $200 or part thereof

More than $61,884

$10.40 per $200 or part thereof

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Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2013 and before 1 July 2014

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases*

$0 - $60,316

$6 per $200 or part thereof#

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$8 per $200 or part thereof

More than $60,316

$10 per $200 or part thereof

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*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars.

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

#As announced in the Victorian Government's State Budget update in December 2011, duty on an application for registration of a new or near new passenger car will increase from 2.5% to 3% (that is, from $5 to $6 per $200 or part thereof) for cars valued under the Commonwealth's luxury car tax threshold.

Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger vehicles

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $60,316

$6 per $200 or part thereof

More than $60,316

$10 per $200 or part thereof

Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2012 and before 1 July 2013

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)>

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases*

$0 - $59,133

$6 per $200 or part thereof#

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$8 per $200 or part thereof

More than $59,133

$10 per $200 or part thereof

*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000

#As announced in the Victorian Government's State Budget update in December 2011, duty on an application for registration of a new or near new passenger car will increase from 2.5% to 3% (that is, from $5 to $6 per $200 or part thereof) for cars valued under the Commonwealth's luxury car tax threshold.

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Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $59,133

$6 per $200 or part thereof

More than $59,133

$10 per $200 or part thereof

Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2011 and before 1 July 2012

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases*

$0 - $57,466

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$8 per $200 or part thereof

More than $57,466

$10 per $200 or part thereof

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*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars.

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

Where:

  • The vehicle is a passenger car.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $57,466

$5 per $200 or part thereof

More than $57,466

$10 per $200 or part thereof

Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 July 2010 and before 1 July 2011

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases*

$0 - $57,466

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$8 per $200 or part thereof

More than $57,466

$10 per $200 or part thereof

*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars.

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $57,466

$5 per $200 or part thereof

More than $57,466

$10 per $200 or part thereof

Motor vehicle duty for vehicles transferred on or after 1 May 2007 and before 1 July 2010

Dutiable value range Not previously registered (new) Previously registered (used)

Passenger

Non-passenger

In all other cases*

$0 - $57,009

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$5 per $200 or part thereof

$8 per $200 or part thereof

More than $57,009

$10 per $200 or part thereof

*Except for previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars.

*Tax rate information according to the Duties Act 2000.

Application for registration or transfer registration of a previously LMCT (car dealer) registered passenger cars

Where:

  • The vehicle is a 'passenger car'.
  • The vehicle is acquired within 60 days of the initial LMCT registration.
  • No duty has been paid on or since the initial LMCT registration of the vehicle.
Rate

$0 - $57,009

$5 per $200 or part thereof

More than $57,009

$10 per $200 or part thereof

Last modified: 4 July 2023
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