Car Stamp Duty Calculator QLD
Queensland car stamp duty (vehicle registration duty) for 2026: $2 to $4 per $100 depending on cylinders or electric, and higher rates above $100,000.
Queensland motor vehicle duty
$1,350.00Stamp duty on a $45,000 car in Queensland is $1,350: 1–4 cylinders, up to $100,000: $3.00 per $100, an effective 3.00% of the price in 2026–27.
| Dutiable value | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Rate applied | 1–4 cylinders, up to $100,000: $3.00 per $100 |
| Duty payable | $1,350.00 |
| Effective rate | 3.00% |
How this was calculated
| 1–4 cylinders, up to $100,000: $3.00 per $100 on the whole value: 450 × $3.00ceil(45,000 ÷ 100) × 3.00 | $1,350.00 |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicle duty payable | $1,350.00 |
Stamp duty on a $45,000 car in Queensland is $1,350: 1–4 cylinders, up to $100,000: $3.00 per $100, an effective 3.00% of the price in 2026–27.
Source: Queensland Revenue Office Last verified How we keep this accurate
Queensland motor vehicle duty rates
| Engine | Up to $100,000 | Over $100,000 (whole value) |
|---|---|---|
| Electric or hybrid | $2 per $100 | $4 per $100 |
| 1 – 4 cylinders (or 2 rotors, or steam) | $3 per $100 | $5 per $100 |
| 5 – 6 cylinders (or 3 rotors) | $3.50 per $100 | $5.50 per $100 |
| 7 or more cylinders | $4 per $100 | $6 per $100 |
Worked examples
- $30,000 four-cylinder: 300 × $3 = $900.
- $30,000 six-cylinder: 300 × $3.50 = $1,050.
- $30,000 hybrid: 300 × $2 = $600.
- $120,000 four-cylinder: 1,200 × $5 = $6,000, because the whole value is charged at the higher rate.
Duty by cylinders, not price bands
Queensland is the only state that sets car duty by engine type. The rate per $100 depends on the number of cylinders (electric and hybrid vehicles get the lowest rate, $2), with a second, higher table for vehicles worth more than $100,000 that applies to the entire value. The dutiable value is the higher of the price and market value, and includes GST and accessories but not registration or CTP.
Exemptions and concessions
Transfers between spouses, to a beneficiary of an estate and for some primary producer and charity vehicles are exempt. Vehicles modified for a person with a disability, and vehicles owned by DVA pensioners with an eligible condition, can also be exempt. Queensland’s EV rebate scheme closed in 2024; electric vehicles pay the $2 (or $4) rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $40,000 car in Queensland?
$1,200 for a four-cylinder car (400 × $3), $1,400 for a six-cylinder (400 × $3.50), $1,600 for a V8 (400 × $4) and $800 for a hybrid or electric car (400 × $2). The value is rounded up to the next $100 first.
Is there a different rate for used cars in Queensland?
No. New and used vehicles pay the same rates by engine type. For a private used-car purchase the duty is calculated on the price paid or the market value, whichever is higher, and paid to the Department of Transport and Main Roads when you transfer the registration within 14 days.
Why is duty higher on a $101,000 car than a $100,000 car?
Because the rates for vehicles over $100,000 apply to the whole value, not just the excess. A $100,000 four-cylinder pays $3,000 (1,000 × $3); a $101,000 one pays $5,050 (1,010 × $5). The step is deliberate policy in the Duties Act 2001.
Do hybrid and electric cars pay less stamp duty in Queensland?
Yes. Hybrid and electric vehicles pay $2 per $100 up to $100,000 and $4 above, the lowest rates, compared with $3 to $4 for petrol and diesel engines. Plug-in hybrids and conventional hybrids both qualify as “hybrid” for duty.
When is vehicle registration duty paid in Queensland?
When the vehicle is first registered in Queensland or the registration is transferred. Dealers include it in the drive-away price. For private sales the buyer pays it at a transport and motoring service centre when transferring the registration, within 14 days of the sale.
Sources and assumptions
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