Car stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory.
Work out the stamp duty on a car in Australian Capital Territory, using current ACT Revenue Office rates1. Figures as at 1 September 2025.
- 1 Uses the same vehicle-duty engine as the PFO app, verified against ACT Revenue Office. Scope is a normal private passenger car; heavy vehicles, motorcycles, trailers and dealer/exempt transfers differ. EV concessions change often. Estimate only, not advice.
How Australian Capital Territory car stamp duty works
When you buy a car in Australian Capital Territory, stamp duty, also called vehicle stamp duty or car tax, is charged on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. Rate depends on the vehicle’s emissions rating, its value, and whether it is new or used. Look up the CO2 rating on the Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide; a new schedule applies from 1 February 2027. The duty is paid to ACT Revenue Office when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, so it sits on top of the purchase price and the usual registration costs.
| Dutiable value / type | Rate |
|---|---|
| AAA zero-emission | $2.50 per $100 (to $45k) |
| A (66 to 130 g/km) | $2.84 per $100 (to $45k) |
| D (221+ g/km) | $4.53 per $100 (to $45k) |
| Higher bands over $45k / $80k | base + marginal per $100 |
| Car value | Stamp duty | Share of value |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $426 | 2.84% |
| $25,000 | $710 | 2.84% |
| $40,000 | $1,136 | 2.84% |
| $60,000 | $2,000 | 3.33% |
| $90,000 | $3,762 | 4.18% |
Common questions
What is the stamp duty on a car in Australian Capital Territory?+
On a $40,000 car in Australian Capital Territory, stamp duty is about $1,136, using current ACT Revenue Office rates. Figures assume a petrol car (A rating) bought new. Use the calculator above for your exact value.
Do you pay stamp duty on an electric car in Australian Capital Territory?+
Partly. The full zero-emission-vehicle exemption ended on 30 June 2024. A zero-emission vehicle now sits in the lowest AAA band at $2.50 per $100 rather than paying nothing.
What is car stamp duty based on in Australian Capital Territory?+
Australian Capital Territory works the duty out on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. Rate depends on the vehicle’s emissions rating, its value, and whether it is new or used. Look up the CO2 rating on the Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide; a new schedule applies from 1 February 2027.
When do you pay car stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory?+
Stamp duty is paid when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, through ACT Revenue Office. Budget for it on top of the purchase price and registration fees.