Car stamp duty in Northern Territory.
Work out the stamp duty on a car in Northern Territory, using current Territory Revenue Office rates1. Figures as at 2026.
- 1 Uses the same vehicle-duty engine as the PFO app, verified against Territory Revenue Office. Scope is a normal private passenger car; heavy vehicles, motorcycles, trailers and dealer/exempt transfers differ. EV concessions change often. Estimate only, not advice.
How Northern Territory car stamp duty works
When you buy a car in Northern Territory, stamp duty, also called vehicle stamp duty or car tax, is charged on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. A flat 3% of value. Registration also carries separate transfer and registration fees that are not stamp duty. Non-arm’s-length transfers use market value. The duty is paid to Territory Revenue Office when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, so it sits on top of the purchase price and the usual registration costs.
| Dutiable value / type | Rate |
|---|---|
| All values | $3 per $100 (3%) |
| Electric vehicle (to mid-2027) | nil to $50,000; 3% over $50,000 |
| Car value | Stamp duty | Share of value |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $450 | 3.00% |
| $25,000 | $750 | 3.00% |
| $40,000 | $1,200 | 3.00% |
| $60,000 | $1,800 | 3.00% |
| $90,000 | $2,700 | 3.00% |
Common questions
What is the stamp duty on a car in Northern Territory?+
On a $40,000 car in Northern Territory, stamp duty is about $1,200, using current Territory Revenue Office rates. Use the calculator above for your exact value.
Do you pay stamp duty on an electric car in Northern Territory?+
Yes, until mid-2027. An eligible electric vehicle pays no duty up to $50,000, and 3% only on the value above $50,000. This concession is legislated to end on 30 June 2027.
What is car stamp duty based on in Northern Territory?+
Northern Territory works the duty out on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. A flat 3% of value. Registration also carries separate transfer and registration fees that are not stamp duty. Non-arm’s-length transfers use market value.
When do you pay car stamp duty in Northern Territory?+
Stamp duty is paid when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, through Territory Revenue Office. Budget for it on top of the purchase price and registration fees.