Road tax in Goa is a mandatory payment to register a vehicle in the state. While it is a one-time charge for most vehicle categories, some commercial vehicles are charged annually. The rate of road tax depends on a vehicle’s cost, age, and other aspects. Let us understand the process to pay the Goa road tax and the penalties for late or non-payment.
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The Goa road tax is calculated based on the following factors of a vehicle:
The Goa vehicle tax structure for non-transport four-wheelers is mentioned below:
| Cost of Vehicle | Rate of Tax |
| Up to INR 10 Lakhs | 9% of the cost of the vehicle |
| INR 10 Lakhs to INR 20 Lakhs | 15% of the cost of the vehicle |
| More than INR 20 Lakhs | 15% of the cost of the vehicle (until the maximum value is not more than INR 15 Lakhs) |
| Construction equipment vehicles | 9% of the cost of the vehicle |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the updated figures on the Goa Transport Department's website.
The road tax structure in Goa for two-wheelers and three-wheelers is given in the table below.
| Cost of Vehicle | Rate of Tax |
| Motorised two-wheelers/auto rickshaws (up to INR 1.50 lakhs) | 9% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Motorcycle costing (more than INR 1.50 lakhs and up to INR 3 lakhs) | 12% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Motorcycle (more than INR 3 lakhs) | 15% of the cost of the vehicle (until the maximum value is not more than INR 15 Lakhs) |
| Tricycle for every 25 kgs weight or part thereof | INR 150 |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the updated figures on the Goa Transport Department's website.
The road tax on some vehicles is charged on a one-time basis, while some are charged on an annual basis. The table below contains the detailed bifurcation for the same.
| Class of Motor vehicle | Tax Rate |
| Two-wheelers used for hire (yellow/black) | INR 150 annually |
| Two-wheelers used for renting as per the Rent a Motor Cycle Scheme, 1997 | Same as non-transport two-wheelers |
| Autorickshaws and Taxi (Per seat/year) | |
| Up to 3 seats | INR 320 |
| 4 seats | INR 370 |
| 5 seats | INR 425 |
| For every additional seat up to 7 seats | INR 60 |
| Non A/C all India tourist taxis | INR 130 |
| A/C all India tourist taxis | INR 210 |
| Autorickshaws with up to 2 seats | INR 120 |
| For every additional seat | INR 60 |
| Motor cabs are used for renting as per the Rent a Cab scheme, 1989 | Same as a non-transport motor car |
| Passenger Vehicles (Buses/Mini-buses) | |
| Up to 18 seats | INR 2,000 annually |
| for every additional seat over 18 seats | INR 110 |
| for every passenger (other than a seated passenger) | INR 60 |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the updated figures on the Goa Transport Department's website.
The Goa road tax for goods-carrying vehicles is based on the weight allowed to be transported.
| ULD (Unladen Weight) of the Vehicle | Vehicles Owned by Individuals | Vehicles Owned by Corporation/Institutions/Company, etc. |
| Up to 1,000 kgs | INR 5,600 (one-time tax) | INR 7,000 (one-time tax) |
| Above 1000 kgs - Up to 2,000 Kgs | INR 12,000 (one-time tax) | INR 14,000 (one-time tax) |
| Above 2000 kgs - Up to 3,000 Kgs | INR 15,400 (one-time tax) | INR 17,500 (one-time tax) |
| Above 3000 kgs - Up to 4,000 Kgs | INR 18,900 (one-time tax) | INR 21,000 (one-time tax) |
| Above 4000 kgs - Up to 5,000 Kgs | INR 21,700 (one-time tax) | INR 23,800 (one-time tax) |
| Above 5000 kgs - Up to 6,000 Kgs | INR 25,200 (one-time tax) | INR 28,000 (one-time tax) |
| Above 6000 kgs - Up to 7,000 Kgs | INR 27,300 (one-time tax) | INR 30,100 (one-time tax) |
| Above 7000 kgs - Up to 8000 Kgs | INR 4,100 (annual tax), or INR 28,700 (one-time tax) | INR 5,125 (annual tax), or INR 35,875 (one-time tax) |
| Above 8000 kgs - Up to 9000 Kgs | INR 4,600 (annual tax), or INR 32,200 (one-time tax) | INR 5,750 (annual tax), or INR 40,250 (one-time tax) |
| Above 9000 kgs - Up to 10000 Kgs | INR 4,900 (annual tax), or INR 34,300 (one-time tax) | INR 6,125 (annual tax), or INR 42,875 (one-time tax) |
| Above 10000 kgs - Up to 11000 Kgs | INR 5,300 (annual tax), or INR 37,100 (one-time tax) | INR 6,625 (annual tax), or INR 46,375 (one-time tax) |
| Above 11000 kgs - Up to 12000 Kgs | INR 5,800 (annual tax), or INR 40,600 (one-time tax) | INR 7,250 (annual tax), or INR 50,750 (one-time tax) |
| Above 12000 kgs - Up to 13000 Kgs | INR 6,100 (annual tax), or INR 42,700 (one-time tax) | INR 7,625 (annual tax), or INR 53,375 (one-time tax) |
| Above 13000 kgs - Up to 14000 Kgs | INR 6,400 (annual tax), or INR 44,800 (one-time tax) | INR 8,000 (annual tax), or INR 56,000 (one-time tax) |
| Above 14000 kgs - Up to 15000 Kgs | INR 6,900 (annual tax), or INR 48,300 (one-time tax) | INR 8,625 (annual tax), or INR 60,375 (one-time tax) |
| Above 15000 kgs - Up to 16000 Kgs | INR 7,500 (annual tax), or INR 52,500 (one-time tax) | INR 9,375 as annual tax or INR 65,625 (one-time tax) |
| Above 16000 kgs for every 1000 kgs or the additional part thereof | INR 400 (annual tax), or INR 2,800 (one-time tax) | INR 800 (annual tax), or INR 5,600 (one-time tax) |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the updated figures on Goa Transport Department's website.
You can check these steps to pay the Goa road tax online:
You can also make the Goa road tax payment offline with the help of these steps:
In case of a delayed or non-payment of the Goa road tax, the tax officer can impose a penalty on the remaining amount at their discretion. However, the penalty imposed must not exceed 50% of the tax payable.
The road tax in Goa is calculated considering several aspects of a vehicle, including its usage, unladen weight, number of seats, age, and more.
You can either visit the Parivahan Sewa website to pay your road tax or go to your nearest regional transport office (RTO). You need to submit a filled-out Goa road tax payment form and the required documents along with the fee payment.
Goa road tax is usually a one-time payment for private vehicles, and is charged on a one-time/annual basis for commercial vehicles.
The road tax rate in Goa for four-wheelers depends on the vehicle type and its other aspects. For example, the road tax charged for a non-transport car with a purchase price of less than INR 10 lakhs is 9% of its ex-showroom price.
The penalty charged for delayed or non-payment of road tax in Goa depends on the discretion of the tax officer. However, the amount must not exceed 50% of the pending tax amount.
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