Motor vehicle duty (historical rates)

Motor vehicle duty rates from 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

✝ 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 

* 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

*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.

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

*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.

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

*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.

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

*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.

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

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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.

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

*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.

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

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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.

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

*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.

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

*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.