How to use it
- Choose your vehicle type (petrol/diesel two-wheeler, car, or electric).
- Enter the engine CC (or motor watt/kW for EVs).
- Pick how late your renewal is — the late fine is added automatically.
- See the breakdown: vehicle tax + renewal charge + fine = total to pay.
Vehicle tax matters in Nepal
Every registered vehicle in Nepal must renew its bluebook each year by paying vehicle tax (वाहन कर) to the provincial government, along with a renewal charge. Vehicle tax is a provincial tax — each province sets its own rates in its annual Finance Act, and they change every fiscal year — so the figures below are for Bagmati Province, FY 2082/83. The deadline is generally the end of Ashadh (around mid-July); paying late adds a growing fine.
Bagmati Province rates (FY 2082/83)
Motorcycle / Scooter (by CC)
| Engine capacity | Annual tax (रू) |
|---|---|
| up to 125 cc | 3,000 |
| 126–150 cc | 5,000 |
| 151–225 cc | 6,500 |
| 226–400 cc | 12,000 |
| 401–650 cc | 25,000 |
| 651 cc and above | 35,000 |
Car / Jeep / Van (by CC)
| Engine capacity | Annual tax (रू) |
|---|---|
| up to 1000 cc | 22,000 |
| 1001–1500 cc | 25,000 |
| 1501–2000 cc | 27,000 |
| 2001–2500 cc | 37,000 |
| 2501–3000 cc | 50,000 |
| 3001–3500 cc | 65,000 |
| 3501 cc and above | 70,000 |
Electric two-wheeler (by Watt)
| Motor power | Annual tax (रू) |
|---|---|
| up to 50 W | 1,000 |
| 51–350 W | 1,500 |
| 351–1000 W | 2,000 |
| 1001–1500 W | 2,500 |
| 1501 W and above | 3,000 |
Electric car / jeep / van (by kW)
| Motor power | Annual tax (रू) |
|---|---|
| up to 50 kW | 5,000 |
| 51–125 kW | 15,000 |
| 126–200 kW | 20,000 |
| 201 kW and above | 30,000 |
A renewal charge of about रू 300 (two-wheelers) or रू 500 (four-wheelers) is added. Electric vehicles enjoy much lower tax to encourage adoption.
Late-renewal fine (Act 2075, Section 176)
The fine bands are set by Section 176 of the Bagmati Province Vehicle & Transport Management Act 2075 and apply to the tax amount only:
- First 30 days past the deadline — 5% of the tax
- The following 45 days (days 31–75) — 10%
- After that, until the fiscal year ends — 20%
- Each following fiscal year — 32% per overdue year, for up to 5 years
If several years are unpaid, you owe each year’s tax and renewal separately, each with its own accumulated fine — use the Calculate from last paid year mode above for an itemized estimate. Under Section 177, long-unpaid vehicles can be seized and auctioned, with a further 10% surcharge once proceedings begin — renewing on time is always the cheap option.
FY 2082/83 waiver (छुट) — worth checking before you pay
The Bagmati Province Finance Act 2082 announced a one-time relief: vehicle owners with old arrears who pay the last three fiscal years’ tax and renewal fee by Jestha end, 2083 get the tax, renewal fees and fines of all earlier years waived. Separate waivers cover 20-year-old public vehicles being scrapped, vehicles transferring registration into Bagmati from other provinces, and taxes during a period a vehicle was verifiably lost or stolen. Ask your Transport Management Office which waiver applies before clearing a big arrears bill.
Where to pay / check
Pay at your provincial Transport Management Officeor its tax counter, or through the province’s online tax portal where available. Carry your bluebook and (for renewal) a valid third-party insurance, which is required but is separate from the tax. For the full document checklist, office/payment flow and amnesty explanation, read the Bluebook Renewal & Vehicle Tax guide.
Sources & disclaimer
- Bagmati Province Finance Act 2082 — Schedule 2(क)/(ख) (official PDF) — tax slabs (Schedule 2क), renewal fees (Schedule 2ख) and the FY 2082/83 waivers, read directly from the certified official PDF.
- Bagmati Province Vehicle & Transport Management Act 2075, §176–177 (fines) — the late-fine bands and seizure/auction rules quoted above.
Official sources last reviewed on 2026-07-03. Vehicle tax is set by each province and revised every fiscal year. This tool is an estimate — confirm the exact amount with your Transport Management Office before paying. Rates as of FY 2082/83 (Bagmati Province).
Related tools
More Nepal calculators: Income Tax, VAT, Loan EMI and the Nepali Date Converter. Related guide: Bluebook renewal process and Vehicle Namsari.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in Nepal?
Annual vehicle (bluebook) tax depends on your vehicle type and engine size — measured in CC for petrol/diesel vehicles and in watts/kilowatts for electric ones. You pay the tax for your slab plus a small renewal charge, and a late fine is added if you renew after the deadline. Rates are set by each province, so they differ across Nepal.
When is the vehicle tax deadline?
Vehicle tax is generally due by the end of Ashadh (around mid-July) each fiscal year. Paying after that adds a late fine that grows the longer you wait.
What is the late fine for vehicle tax?
Under Section 176 of the Bagmati Vehicle & Transport Management Act 2075, the fine on the tax amount is 5% for the first 30 days past the deadline, 10% for the following 45 days (up to day 75), 20% after that until the fiscal year ends, and 32% per overdue fiscal year (up to 5 years) once the year has passed. Confirm the exact figure with your transport office.
Are these rates for the whole of Nepal?
No. Vehicle tax is a provincial tax. This calculator currently uses Bagmati Province rates for FY 2082/83. Other provinces (Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpashchim) set their own rates.
Is the amount shown exact?
It's a close estimate for planning. Final amounts can include other small charges and depend on the latest provincial Finance Act and any waivers, so always confirm with the transport office or the official tax portal before paying.