If you do not know how much you need to pay for Bike Tax Rate in Nepal in Nepal, then here is a complete article explaining everything you need to know.
As, the Tax rates vary slightly on all 7 provience in Nepal, we have listed including engine and electric based.
Scooters & Bikes Tax Rate by Province
Department of Transport Management (DOTM) charges taxes to vehicle owners yearly. Taxes vary depending on the type of vehicle, capacity, and intention of use like Commercial or Personal.
The government charges taxes according to the vehicle’s CC. The higher your 2-wheelers [bike or scooter] CC, the higher taxes you must pay annually.
Tax rates in Nepal might differ according to provinces. Some pay higher than others, while some pay less. Check out the tables:
1. Tax Rate in Koshi Province
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 CC | 3,000 |
| 126 CC – 150 CC | 5,000 |
| 151 CC – 250 CC | 6,000 |
| 251 CC – 400 CC | 11,000 |
| Above 400 CC | 20,000 |
Electric Two-Wheelers:
| Motor Power | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 350 W | 1,800 |
| 351 W – 1000 W | 2,000 |
| 1001 W – 1500 W | 2,500 |
| 1501 W – 2000 W | 3,000 |
| Above 2000 W | 4,000 |
2. Tax Rate in Madhesh Pradesh
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 CC | 3,000 |
| 126 CC – 160 CC | 5,000 |
| 161 CC – 250 CC | 6,500 |
| 251 CC – 400 CC | 11,000 |
| Above 400 CC | 20,000 |
Electric Two-Wheelers:
| Motor Power | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 W | 1,000 |
| 501 W – 1000 W | 1,500 |
| 1001 W – 1500 W | 2,000 |
| Above 1500 W | 3,000 |
3. Tax in Bagmati Pradesh [Bike and Scooter]
The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is in Bagmati Pradesh, so the population is at an all-time high, and the purchasing of vehicles has also increased with time, as so the taxes.
These are the tax rate for private two-wheelers registered in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Dhading, Dolakha, Kavrepalanchok, and Makwanpur districts.
Bagmati province has the highest tax rate for small vehicles, from rs3000 for 125cc to rs30000 for 650cc and above.
Engine-Based Two-Wheelers:
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 CC | 3,000 |
| 126 CC – 150 CC | 5,000 |
| 151 CC – 225 CC | 6,500 |
| 226 CC – 400 CC | 11,000 |
| 401 CC – 650 CC | 20,000 |
| Above 650 CC | 30,000 |
Electric Two-Wheelers:
| Motor Power | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 W | 1,000 |
| 501 W – 1000 W | 1,500 |
| 1001 W – 1500 W | 2,000 |
| Above 1500 W | 3,000 |
4. Tax Rate in Gandaki Pradesh [2-wheelers]
The Gandaki region has a decent tax rate for two-wheelers compared to the Bagmati region. Gandaki region’s capital city Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal.
These are the tax rate for private two-wheelers or bikes registered in Baglung, Gorkha, Kaski, Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, Myagdi, Nawalpur, Parbat, Syangja, and Tanahun Districts.
The Bike tax rate in Nepal for Gandaki region | Pokhara starts from rs2600 for 125cc and has rs20,000 for 400cc and above.
Engine-Based Two-Wheelers:
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 CC | 2,600 |
| 126 CC – 160 CC | 4,500 |
| 161 CC – 250 CC | 5,500 |
| 251 CC – 400 CC | 8,500 |
| Above 400 CC | 20,000 |
Electric Two-Wheelers:
| Motor Power | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 W | 1,000 |
| 501 W – 1000 W | 1,500 |
| 1001 W – 1500 W | 2,000 |
| Above 1500 W | 3,000 |
5. Taxes Rate in Lumbini Pradesh
Engine-Based:
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 CC | 2,600 |
| 126 CC – 160 CC | 4,500 |
| 161 CC – 250 CC | 5,500 |
| 251 CC – 400 CC | 11,000 |
| Above 400 CC | 25,000 |
Electric-Based:
| Motor Power | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 W | 1,000 |
| 501 W – 1000 W | 1,500 |
| 1001 W – 1500 W | 2,000 |
| Above 1500 W | 3,000 |
6. Tax Rate in Karnali Pradesh
Engine-Based:
| Engine Capacity | Yearly Tax rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Till 125 CC | 2,700 |
| 126 CC- 150 CC | 4,300 |
| 151 CC – 250 CC | 5,500 |
| 251 CC – 400 CC | 10,000 |
| 401 CC – 650 CC | 16,000 |
| 651 CC and above | 20,000 |
Electric-Based:
| Motorcycle/ Scooter | Yearly Tax Rate (NPR) |
| Till 500 Watt | 1,000 |
| 501 Watt – 1000 Watt | 1,500 |
| 1001 Watt – 1500 Watt | 2,000 |
| 1500 Watt and above | 3,000 |
7. 2-Wheelers Tax in Sudur Pashchim Pradesh
Sudur Pashchim province has the lowest bike tax in Nepal, starting with 125cc is Rs2500 and rs9000 for 401cc and above.
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 CC | 2,500 |
| 126 CC – 150 CC | 4,500 |
| 151 CC – 250 CC | 5,500 |
| 251 CC – 400 CC | 8,000 |
| Above 400 CC | 9,000 |
Electric-Based:
| Motor Power | Annual Tax (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 W | 1,000 |
| 501 W – 1000 W | 1,500 |
| 1001 W – 1500 W | 2,000 |
| Above 1500 W | 3,000 |
Fine for Late Payment in Nepal
If you are late paying your vehicle taxes on time then, penalty fees will be charged. Check out the table below.
| Days | Fine(%) |
|---|---|
| First 30 Days | 5% |
| Upto 45 Days | 10% |
| Upto same fiscal year | 20% |
| Upto 5 Years (per/year) | 32% |
| 100% |
