Islamabad announces massive hike in vehicle transfer fee: Latest fee update inside!

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has issued a major update on vehicle transfer fees, announcing significant increases across all categories, from private and commercial vehicles to electric vehicles and motorbikes.

The latest fee structure, as outlined in the official notification dated April 11, 2025, will come into effect from April 14, 2025.

New Vehicle Transfer Fees in Islamabad for April 2025

Here is a detailed comparison of the existing and proposed fees as per the latest notification:

This abrupt and steep increase in vehicle transfer fees will directly impact vehicle buyers and sellers in Islamabad, especially those dealing in:

• Luxury and high-capacity vehicles
• Electric vehicles (EVs) — previously exempt from fees
• Motorbike owners, who will now pay up to 10x more than before

What’s Behind the Fee Hike?

The notification refers to Rule 47 of the West Pakistan Motor Vehicles Rules 1969 and was issued under the authority of the Chief Commissioner, Islamabad. The move is expected to increase government revenue and standardize vehicle transfer regulations, but it comes at a time when many citizens are already struggling with rising fuel and living costs.

The new fee structure will go live on April 14, 2025, and all transfers made on or after that date will be charged at the revised rates. The Ministry of Finance has directed that all new payments be deposited in the relevant head of account.