What is different about vehicle tax in Koshi
Koshi charges the most for small bikes (Rs 3,100 up to 125cc, Rs 5,100 to 150cc) and for cars above 1,500cc (Rs 32,000 to 2,000cc), but tops out at Rs 20,000 for big bikes. Its late fine is the simplest: 10%, then 20%. A petrol vehicle converted to electric pays no tax in 2083/84.
Bike and scooter tax in Koshi 2083/84
Motorcycles and scooters pay the same tax, by the engine's cc in the bluebook. A band "up to 125cc" includes exactly 125cc. A 125cc scooter pays Rs 3,100 a year, the highest of the seven provinces.
| Engine | Tax a year |
|---|---|
| Up to 125cc | Rs 3,100 |
| 126–150cc | Rs 5,100 |
| 151–200cc | Rs 6,500 |
| 201–250cc | Rs 8,000 |
| 251–400cc | Rs 11,000 |
| Above 400cc | Rs 20,000 |
Car, jeep and van tax in Koshi 2083/84
Private cars, jeeps, vans and microbuses share one schedule. A 1,500cc car pays Rs 25,000 a year.
| Engine | Tax a year |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 23,000 |
| 1,001–1,500cc | Rs 25,000 |
| 1,501–2,000cc | Rs 32,000 |
| 2,001–2,500cc | Rs 38,000 |
| 2,501–3,000cc | Rs 46,000 |
| 3,001–3,500cc | Rs 63,000 |
| Above 3,500cc | Rs 70,000 |
Electric scooter tax in Koshi
By motor power, in watts.
| Motor power | Tax a year |
|---|---|
| Up to 350 W | Rs 1,800 |
| 351–1,000 W | Rs 2,000 |
| 1,001–1,500 W | Rs 2,500 |
| 1,501–2,000 W | Rs 3,000 |
| Above 2,000 W | Rs 4,000 |
Electric car tax in Koshi
By motor power, in kW.
| Motor power | Tax a year |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 kW | Rs 7,000 |
| Above 50 up to 125 kW | Rs 15,000 |
| Above 125 up to 200 kW | Rs 20,000 |
| Above 200 kW | Rs 30,000 |
Deadline and late fine in Koshi
Deadline: Within 90 days after the renewal date in your bluebook; if those 90 days run past Asar end, by Asar end.
Fine: 10% of the tax within the same fiscal year; 20% once a new fiscal year has begun.
For example, a 150cc bike paid 40 days late: tax Rs 5,100, fine Rs 510, renewal Rs 200 and Rs 200 for renewing late, so Rs 6,010 in all. With last year unpaid too: Rs 12,530.
Relief open in Koshi this year
- More than three years behind: pay by Jestha end 2084 and only the last three years' fines are charged; the fines on earlier years are waived, but their tax is still due. (until Jestha end 2084).
- More than five years unpaid and you want the vehicle struck off: pay only 2083/84's tax by Jestha end 2084 and the rest, fines included, is waived. (until Jestha end 2084).
Renewal fee, paying ahead
The bluebook renewal fee is Rs 200 for a two-wheeler and Rs 400 for a car, on top of the tax.
Paying ahead: Up to 5 years at once (two-wheelers up to 10): 10% off the tax and the renewal fee.
Where to pay vehicle tax in Koshi
Koshi's Finance Act 2083 says tax paid on time through the revenue portal or online carries no fine on the tax even if the bluebook is not yet renewed; the renewal's own fine still applies (Schedule 2, item 22).
The law behind these figures
Koshi Province Finance Act 2083 (कोशी प्रदेश आर्थिक ऐन, २०८३), gazetted 14 Jul 2026 (30 Asar 2083), Schedule 2: the act on the province's site. Read on 5 November 2026. This is a guide, not legal or tax advice: the transport office's system makes the final calculation.
Vehicle tax in the other provinces
- Vehicle tax in Madhesh: Rs 3,000 for a 125cc bike, Rs 25,000 for a 1,500cc car
- Vehicle tax in Bagmati: Rs 3,000 for a 125cc bike, Rs 25,000 for a 1,500cc car
- Vehicle tax in Gandaki: Rs 3,000 for a 125cc bike, Rs 25,000 for a 1,500cc car
- Vehicle tax in Lumbini: Rs 3,000 for a 125cc bike, Rs 25,000 for a 1,500cc car
- Vehicle tax in Karnali: Rs 2,700 for a 125cc bike, Rs 23,000 for a 1,500cc car
- Vehicle tax in Sudurpashchim: Rs 3,000 for a 125cc bike, Rs 25,000 for a 1,500cc car
Common questions
What is the bike tax in Koshi Province for 2083/84?
Rs 3,100 a year for a bike or scooter up to 125cc and Rs 5,100 for one of 150cc, plus the Rs 200 bluebook renewal fee, under Koshi Province Finance Act 2083.
What is the car tax in Koshi Province?
Rs 25,000 a year for a 1,500cc car, jeep or van, plus the Rs 400 renewal fee. Every band is in the table above.
What is the fine for paying vehicle tax late in Koshi?
10% of the tax within the same fiscal year; 20% once a new fiscal year has begun. A 150cc bike paid 40 days late comes to Rs 6,010 in all.
Where can I pay vehicle tax in Koshi?
Koshi's Finance Act 2083 says tax paid on time through the revenue portal or online carries no fine on the tax even if the bluebook is not yet renewed; the renewal's own fine still applies (Schedule 2, item 22).
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