A number of factors determine the road tax imposed on a vehicle in Gujarat. Taxes are imposed on all types of vehicles. The amount paid as road tax varies based on the type of vehicle, its age and engine capacity as well as its purposes.
How is Road Tax Calculated in Gujarat?
Road tax in Gujarat is affected by a multitude of factors such as:
- Type
- Capacity
- Age of a vehicle etc.
Taxes are collected on a lump sum basis which will keep your vehicle covered through its operating life. Vehicle owners are required to pay road taxes when buying a new or used vehicle in all cases.
Calculation of Road Tax in Gujarat
Gujarat road tax is calculated taking into consideration the type, capacity, age of the vehicle etc. These taxes are collected through single payment by the vehicle owners, that keeps the vehicle covered throughout its serving period. These taxes have to be paid b the vehicle owners when buying a new or a used vehicle. These taxes are charged as an amount or a percentage of total cost of the vehicle. However, the state has the easiest road tax structure in the country. Exemptions are made for tractors that are used for agricultural purposes, auto rickshaws and invalid carriage weight up to 250 kgs.
Road Tax on Two-wheelers in Gujarat
Age of the Vehicle | % cost of a Vehicle |
Less than 8 Years | 6% |
From 8 to 15 Years | 15% |
Above 15 Years | 1% |
Road Tax on Four-wheelers in Gujarat
Gujarat levies a flat rate tax of 6% of cost of vehicle on new four wheelers bought and registered in the state. This rate is applicable on private non-transport vehicles only.
The tax for the following are calculated at the same rate:
- Gujarat road tax for car
- Gujarat state tax for taxi
- Gujarat road tax for tempo travelle
Tax for Commercial Vehicles
The commercial vehicle owners need to pay flat rate tax of 6%.
Provision for Vehicles of the State
S. No | Types of Vehicles | Tax |
Lump Sum Tax | ||
1 | Motorcycle | 6% of the cost of the vehicle |
2 | Three, Four Wheeler, LMV, Station Wagon, Private Car, Jeep, Taxi. Tractor (Commercial use upto 2000kgs) | 6% of the cost of the vehicle |
3 | Auto Rickshaw | |
Seating Capacity up to 3 | 2.5% of the cost of the vehicle | |
Seating Capacity above 3 and up to 6 | 6% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| 4 | Goods vehicles having GVW up to 7500 kgs | 6% of the cost of the vehicle |
| 5 | Tractor (Agriculture use) | 3.5% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Lump sum tax for the vehicle owned by a person other than an individual, university, education trust, Public Trust and Social welfare is twice the rate except for Auto Rickshaw, Taxicab, upto 7500 Kgs Goods Vehicle, upto 250 Invalid Carriage. | ||
| Lump sum tax for Vehicles that is imported is twice the rate except upto 7500 Kgs Goods Vehicle and upto 250 Invalid Carriage. | ||
Optional Lump Sum Tax | ||
1 | Maxi Cab and Ordinary OmniBus (Seating Capacity 7 to 12 excluding driver) | 12% of the cost the of vehicle |
2 | Medium Goods Vehicle ( GVW 7501 Up To 12000 Kgs ) | 8% of the total cost of the vehicle |
3 | Heavy Goods Vehicles ( GVW above 12001 kgs ) | 12% of the cost the of vehicle |
Lump sum Tax while resaling the Vehicle | ||
Transfer Tax Leviable at a time of Resale for the vehicles paying Lump sum Tax | ||
Age of the vehicle during Transfer | ||
1 | Up to 8 Years | 15% of the Lump sum Tax Paid |
2 | More Than 8 Years | 1% of the Lump sum Tax paid or Rs.100 whichever is More |
| The following vehicles are exempted from the Transfer Tax: Tractor (Agriculture Use, Auto Rickshaw carrying 3 passengers only and Invalid Carriage with having up to 250 kgs | ||
| Recurring Tax | ||
Contract Carriage | Annual Rate Per Seat | |
1 | Ordinary OmniBus | |
Seating Capacity Up to 12 | Rs. 1200 | |
Seating Capacity which has more than 12 and up to 20 | Rs. 3000 | |
Seating Capacity More Than 20 | Rs. 3600 | |
2 | Luxury OmniBus | |
Seating Capacity Up to 20 | Rs. 4620 | |
Seating Capacity More Than 20 | Rs. 6000 | |
3 | Sleeper Omni Bus | |
Berth/ Sleeper Capacity Up to 20 | Rs. 9000 | |
Berth/ Sleeper Capacity More Than 20 | Rs. 12,000 | |
In sleeper Bus, a combination of seat and berth total upto 20 | Each seat Rs. 4620 and Each berth Rs. 9000 | |
In sleeper Bus, a combination of seat and berth total above 20 | Each seat Rs. 6000 and Each berth Rs. 12,000 | |
4 | Goods Vehicles Having GVW More than 7500 Kgs | Rs.650 per 1000 Kgs or Part thereof |
5 | Tractor-Prime mover with more than 2000kg attached with /or not (Crain, compressor, Rig) | Rs.2000 + Rs. 400 per every 1000kgs or part thereof that exceeds 2000kgs |
Construction Equipment Vehicle – Crain, Loader, Rig, Fork Lift, Back Hoe | ||
Break Down van-Toeing Truck | ||
Special Purpose Vehicle | ||
6 | Berth/Sleeper Capacity Up to 20 | Rs.500 per Seat |
Berth/Sleeper Capacity More Than 20 | Rs.200per Seat
| |
| In sleeper Bus, a combination of seat and berth total upto 20 | Rs.500 per Seat | |
Stage Carriage passenger vehicle | ||
| 7 | Rs 1200 for First 9 seat + Rs 80 for every passenger in addition to 9 passengers+ Rs 40 for each standees. | |
Provision for Other State vehicle
S. No | Kind of Vehicle | Period of Temporary Use | Procedure for Tax Calculation |
1 | (Luxury or tourist buses and Maxi Cab) | Minimum of one week or a part of it | 4% of the total annual rate per week or a part of it |
2 | (Luxury or tourist buses and Maxi Cab) | More than one week and up to a month | 1/12 of Annual rate |
Taxi | Provision for Other State vehicle | ||
3 | Passenger capacity | Annual Rate | 4% of the total annual rate per week or a part of it |
up to 3 | Rs. 300 | ||
up to 4 | Rs. 1200 | ||
up to 5 | Rs. 1350 | ||
up to 6 | Rs. 1500 | ||
FAQs
How is the RTO tax in Gujarat calculated?
RTO tax in Gujarat is calculated at a flat rate of 6% of the cost of the vehicle.
Can I drive another state vehicle in Gujarat?
Yes. You can drive another state vehicle in Gujarat.