Car stamp duty in South Australia.
Work out the stamp duty on a car in South Australia, using current RevenueSA rates1. Figures as at February 2026.
- 1 Uses the same vehicle-duty engine as the PFO app, verified against RevenueSA. 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 South Australia car stamp duty works
When you buy a car in South Australia, 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. Non-commercial (private passenger) scale. Commercial vehicles use a lower scale. Registration also carries separate CTP, levy and admin fees that are not stamp duty. The duty is paid to RevenueSA 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 |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 | $1 per $100 (min $5) |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | $10 + $2 per $100 |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | $30 + $3 per $100 |
| Over $3,000 | $60 + $4 per $100 over $3,000 |
| Car value | Stamp duty | Share of value |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $540 | 3.60% |
| $25,000 | $940 | 3.76% |
| $40,000 | $1,540 | 3.85% |
| $60,000 | $2,340 | 3.90% |
| $90,000 | $3,540 | 3.93% |
Common questions
What is the stamp duty on a car in South Australia?+
On a $40,000 car in South Australia, stamp duty is about $1,540, using current RevenueSA rates. Use the calculator above for your exact value.
Do you pay stamp duty on an electric car in South Australia?+
No. South Australia has no electric-vehicle stamp-duty concession; its earlier subsidy and registration exemption have both ended.
What is car stamp duty based on in South Australia?+
South Australia works the duty out on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. Non-commercial (private passenger) scale. Commercial vehicles use a lower scale. Registration also carries separate CTP, levy and admin fees that are not stamp duty.
When do you pay car stamp duty in South Australia?+
Stamp duty is paid when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, through RevenueSA. Budget for it on top of the purchase price and registration fees.