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Vehicle registration duty help

Use this online tool to determine:

  • if you are exempt from paying vehicle registration duty
  • the dutiable value of a vehicle for vehicle registration duty purposes, and the rate that will apply.

Vehicle registration duty does not apply to caravans or trailers.

Please note: If you change an answer, use the reset this form link to start over.

  1. Are you seeking:

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  2. What category of exemption are you seeking?

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  3. Does your transaction fit into one of the following categories?

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    4. An exemption does not apply to your transaction. See exemptions from vehicle registration duty for more information.

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  4. Are you looking for a reduction in duty?

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  5. Are you seeking a reduction for a:

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    6. A family member or relative is your:

    • • spouse
    • • parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • spouse's parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse
    • • spouse's child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse.
  6. Is the vehicle being transferred to a family member?

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  7. Is the transaction a gift?

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  8. Has the vehicle's previous registration expired or been cancelled under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995?

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  9. Is the application made by:

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  10. Has vehicle registration duty been paid in another state in which the vehicle:

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  11. Is the application made by:

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    12. A relative is your:

    • • spouse
    • • parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • spouse's parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse
    • • spouse's child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse.
  12. Did the relative receive their interest in the vehicle as a gift from the registered operator?

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    13. This exemption does not apply to company names. It only applies to vehicles registered in a business (trading) name.

    For example, a vehicle is registered in a company name and transferred to the company's sole director and shareholder. The exemption does not apply as the vehicle is registered in the company name and not a business name.

    For more information see vehicles registered in a business name.

  13. Is the vehicle currently registered in a business (trading) name?

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  14. Was duty paid (in Queensland or another state) on the current registration?

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  15. Is the application made by the owners of the business to register or transfer the vehicle:

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  16. Is it a used vehicle being acquired by a vehicle dealer for use as trading stock?

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  17. Is a new vehicle being registered in the name of a dealer to be used as a demonstrator?

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  18. Is the vehicle being transferred under section 38(4) or 39(4) of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 or the Criminal Proceeds Confiscation Act 2002 under:

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  19. Is the vehicle being registered or transferred to an organisation under chapter 12, part 15 of the Industrial Relations Act 1999?

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  20. Is the vehicle being transferred under:

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  21. Is the vehicle being acquired as part of the purchase of land, business or a partnership?

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  22. Is the vehicle mentioned in the contract of sale?

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  23. Are you one of the following?

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  24. Are you:

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  25. Are you in the business of financing the purchase or use of vehicles?

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  26. Is the vehicle being repossessed by you or voluntarily surrendered to you?

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  27. Are you a hirer who is redeeming a previously repossessed vehicle?

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  28. Will the vehicle be registered in the same name as before the repossession?

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  29. Are you a primary producer?

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  30. Does the vehicle have a gross vehicle mass under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 of more than 6 tonnes?

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  31. Will the vehicle be used solely in a business of primary production?

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  32. Are you an ex-service person who is entitled to concessional registration fees for the vehicle under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995?

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  33. Are you or your spouse already receiving concessional registration fees on another vehicle?

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  34. Is the vehicle a motorised wheelchair for the use of a person with a disability?

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  35. Have you lost the use of 1 or both legs and are unable to use public transport?

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  36. Is the vehicle to be used for:

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  37. Is the education for the purpose of obtaining employment?

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  38. Is the vehicle:

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    39. For more information see Schedule 8 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021.

  39. Has the mobile machinery been built to transport and operate machinery or equipment forming an integral part of the vehicle?

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  40. Is the mobile machinery:

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    41. For more information see s.12(2) of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2021.

  41. Does the vehicle have:

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  42. Is the vehicle transfer made in accordance with:

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  43. Is the vehicle transfer dated after the court order?

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  44. Has the vehicle transfer been held in escrow?

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  45. Does the vehicle transfer reflect the court order? For example, is the vehicle specified in the court order? Is there clear direction?

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  46. Is the vehicle transfer dated after the financial agreement?

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  47. Has the vehicle transfer been held in escrow?

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  48. Does the vehicle transfer reflect the financial agreement? For example, is the vehicle specified in the agreement?

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  49. Have the parties separated?

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  50. Do you have a separation declaration, either included with the financial agreement or as a separate document?

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  51. Have the parties to the financial agreement received independent legal advice?

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  52. Has a legal practitioner provided each of the parties with a statement of legal advice?

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  53. Are you registered with Queensland Revenue Office (formerly Office of State Revenue) as a charitable institution?

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  54. Is the vehicle part of an employment or salary package?

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  55. The vehicle will be used mainly to:

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  56. Will the vehicle start to be used for this purpose immediately?

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  57. Will the vehicle continue to be used for this purpose for 9 months?

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  58. Was the vehicle transfer signed after the recognised agreement?

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  59. Was the vehicle transfer signed after the court order?

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  60. Is the vehicle transfer clearly specified in the agreement?

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  61. Is the vehicle transfer clearly specified in the court order?

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  62. Have the parties lived in a de facto relationship for at least two years?

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  63. Is the vehicle property of one or both partners to the relationship?

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    64. Vehicle registration duty will be reduced by an amount that represents the vehicle's interest in the transfer duty assessed on the transfer of the land, business or partnership.

    The application to transfer the vehicle should be lodged for assessment with Queensland Revenue Office together with:

    • • the dutiable value of the vehicle
    • • the number of cylinders the vehicle has (unless it is a hybrid vehicle)
    • • the contract
    • • a copy of the court order (if applicable).

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    This exemption does not apply to your transaction. See exemptions from vehicle registration duty for more information.

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    This exemption does not apply to your transaction.

    The vehicle must be transferred to a family member as a gift. See exemptions from vehicle registration duty for more information.

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    A reduction of vehicle registration duty does not apply to your transaction.

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    A reduction in duty is not available for this transaction.

    Your vehicle is not classed as a special vehicle (conditionally registered vehicle).

    Please proceed to the next question.

    This exemption does not apply to your transaction.

    You must be registered with Queensland Revenue Office as a charitable institution before you can be considered for this exemption.

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  64. Is the vehicle a:

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  65. Is the vehicle:

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  66. Is the vehicle:

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  67. What type of vehicle is it?

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  68. What type of vehicle is it?

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    69. A vehicle has been modified for a person with a disability if:

    • • modifications have been made to enable the person with a disability to drive or be transported in the vehicle
    • • the application to transfer or register is made by the person with a disability, or a relative or carer

    and

    • • the vehicle will be used by, or to transport, the person with a disability
  69. Is the modified vehicle:

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  70. What type of vehicle is it?

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  71. What type of vehicle is it?

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  72. What type of vehicle is it?

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  73. What type of vehicle is it?

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    74. Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to register or transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    Next steps

    You should receive this exemption when you register the vehicle at the Department of Transport and Main Roads. If you have already paid vehicle registration duty but didn't receive the exemption, please contact Queensland Revenue Office.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to register or transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    Next steps

    You must complete a vehicle dealer disclosure (Form D9.2) and pay us duty within 28 days if you have claimed the dealer exemption and:

    • • within the first year you stop using the vehicle as a demonstrator or trading stock and the vehicle is not sold

    or

    • • the vehicle has been registered for 1 year and it has not been sold in the ordinary course of your business during that year.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to register or transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    Next steps

    When applying, you must provide the Vehicle for primary production statutory declaration.

    If you start using the vehicle for any purpose other than the business of primary production, or sell or otherwise transfer the vehicle within 5 years, you must complete a primary producer disclosure (Form D9.1) and pay duty within 28 days of the change.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to register or transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    Next steps

    When applying for the exemption, you need to provide a:

    1. 1. statutory declaration stating:
      • • you have lost the use of 1 or both legs
      • • you cannot use public transport
      • • the vehicle is to be used for transport to and from your employment or place of education (if the education is for the purpose of obtaining employment)
    2. 2. letter or certificate from a medical doctor confirming that you have lost the use of 1 or both legs to such an extent that you cannot use public transport.
    3. 3. copy of your completed GST exemption declaration (for new vehicles only).

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to register or transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    Next steps

    When applying for the exemption with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), you will need:

    • • a registration concession application (F3937)
    • • a letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs that shows you:
      • • are at least 70% incapacitated under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (Cwlth)

        • or
      • • have been assessed as having at least 50 impairment points under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cwlth).

    If you have already paid vehicle registration duty, contact Queensland Revenue Office within 60 days to request a refund. If you cannot meet this timeframe, you will need to include reasons for your late request.

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    More information needed

    You cannot claim the exemption if you are receiving concessional registration fees on a different vehicle at the time of registration. Based on your responses, you need to arrange for the concession to be applied to your new vehicle at the time of registration.

    Next steps

    To apply for the exemption with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), you will need:

    • • a registration concession application (F3937) removing the concession code (EXSV) from your previous vehicle and applying it to a new one
    • • a letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs that shows you:
      • • are at least 70% incapacitated under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (Cwlth)

        • or
      • • have been assessed as having at least 50 impairment points under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cwlth).

    You will not be able to apply for an exemption and a refund of duty later if concessional registration is being received on a different vehicle at the time of registration.

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    Duty payable—special vehicles

    Based on your responses, this vehicle is defined as a special vehicle (conditionally registered vehicle).

    The duty is $25.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$2 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $712 ($2 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $5,424 ($4 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price

    less

    • • the value of the modifications.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price

    less

    • • the value of the modifications.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,246 ($3.50 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $7,458 ($5.50 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price

    less

    • • the value of the modifications.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$6 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,424 ($4 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $8,136 ($6 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price

    less

    • • the value of the modifications.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $2 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $2,712.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$2 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $712 ($2 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $5,424 ($4 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$2 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $712 ($2 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $5,424 ($4 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $3 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $4,068.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $4,746.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,246 ($3.50 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $7,458 ($5.50 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,246 ($3.50 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $7,458 ($5.50 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $4 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $5,424.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$6 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,424 ($4 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $8,136 ($6 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the total of:

    • • the vehicle's list price (including GST and luxury car tax)

    plus

    • • the price of all optional equipment not included in the list price.

    The list price is the recommended retail price of the manufacturer, importer or principal distributor in Brisbane.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that:

    • • are not included in the vehicle's list price

    and

    • • are fitted to the vehicle or otherwise provided with the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession of it.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$2 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $712 ($2 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $5,424 ($4 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the market value without the modifications.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the market value without the modifications.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,246 ($3.50 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $7,458 ($5.50 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the market value without the modifications.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$6 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,424 ($4 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $8,136 ($6 for each $100).

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the market value without the modifications.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $2 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $2,712.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$2 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $712 ($2 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $5,424 ($4 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$2 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $712 ($2 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $5,424 ($4 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $3 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $4,068.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,068 ($3 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $6,780 ($5 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $4,746.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,246 ($3.50 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $7,458 ($5.50 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$3.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$5.50 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,246 ($3.50 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $7,458 ($5.50 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of $4 for each $100, and part of $100, of the dutiable value.

    For example, if the dutiable value is $135,600, the duty payable is $5,424.

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Duty payable

    Vehicle registration duty will be charged at the rate of:

    • •$4 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued up to $100,000
    • •$6 for each $100, and part of $100, if vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

    For example, if the dutiable value is:

    • •$35,600, the duty payable is $1,424 ($4 for each $100)
    • •$135,600, the duty payable is $8,136 ($6 for each $100)

    Further information

    The dutiable value is the higher of the:

    • • total amount paid by the purchaser (including any deposit, trade-in allowance, dealer delivery fees, warranties and the price of all optional equipment)
    • • market value of the vehicle.

    The market value is the amount the vehicle would be sold for on the open market.

    Optional equipment means equipment and features that are fitted to, or provided with, the vehicle when the purchaser takes possession.

    To estimate the duty payable, use our vehicle registration duty calculator.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to register or transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    A relative is your:

    • • spouse
    • • parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • spouse's parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse
    • • spouse's child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse.

    Next steps

    You should receive this exemption when you register the vehicle at the Department of Transport and Main Roads. If you have already paid vehicle registration duty but didn't receive the exemption, please contact Queensland Revenue Office.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to register or transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    A relative is your:

    • • spouse
    • • parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • spouse's parent or grandparent—or their spouse
    • • child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse
    • • spouse's child, stepchild or grandchild—or their spouse.

    Next steps

    You should receive this exemption when you register the vehicle at the Department of Transport and Main Roads. If you have already paid vehicle registration duty but didn't receive the exemption, please contact Queensland Revenue Office.

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    No duty payable

    There is no vehicle registration duty payable on the transfer or registration of a caravan or trailer.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty under section 90, 90L or 90WA of the Family Law Act.

    Next steps

    When applying for the exemption, you must produce a copy of the court order or financial agreement.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty.

    Next steps

    When applying for the exemption, you need to produce a:

    • • copy of your notice or letter of registration as a charitable institution
    • • 'qualifying use' statement, indicating the purpose for which the vehicle will be used, signed by an authorised representative of the registered charitable institution.

    A copy of the 'qualifying use' statement was included with your notice or letter of registration as a charitable institution.

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    Exempt

    Based on your responses, your application to transfer your vehicle is exempt from duty under section 424 of the Duties Act 2001.

    Next steps

    To apply for the exemption, you must provide Queensland Revenue Office with:

    • • a certified copy of the recognised agreement or court order
    • • the vehicle registration transfer application.

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Last updated:
22 March 2023
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