Calculation of Fees Payable for a Bus with GVM < 4.5t
- Table 12. Calculation of Fees for a Bus with 10 Seats (including driver)
- Table 13. Calculation of Fees for a Bus with 19 Seats (including driver)
- Scales & Rates of Motor Tax for Buses with GVM <= 4.5t
- Fees index list
Definition
A passenger carrying vehicle that:
- is designed and constructed to carry people; and
- has a seating capacity for 10 adults, including the driver.
How to Calculate Fees Payable
- Rebates or exemptions
Determine if the client is eligible for any rebates or exemptions and adjust any calculations accordingly. See Vehicle Registration Rebates & Exemptions. - Registration Fee (Includes Fire Levy)
- $61.15 + $15.00 = $76.15 normal rate
- $31.90 + $10.00 = $41.90 pensioner rate; - Road Safety Levy
- $20.00 normal rate
- $12.00 pensioner rate - Motor Tax
Determine the number of seats (including the driver) then the Motor Tax. See Scales & Rates Of Motor Tax for Buses. - MAIB
Determine the MAIB Premium Paid (includes the Premium Paid Duty) from the MAIB Vehicle and Premiums Classification Card - Inspection Fees for Registration
Include the Vehicle Inspection Fee if the vehicle has been inspected by other than an Authorised Inspection Station. See Vehicle Inspection Fees. - Registration Plate Fee
Include the Registration Plate Fee for new registrations or if the vehicle is to be re-registered. Standard plates are $17.95. If retaining existing number plates (Tasmanian only) then no plate fee will be charged. - Duty
Duty is calculated on the market value of the vehicle. Applicable only for registration issue, re-issue & registration transfers, See Duty Rates.
Example Calculations Re-registrations, New Registrations and Renewals
Note: Duty has not been included in any calculations below. MAIB premiums in the examples are for a Bus used for hire and reward (public passenger vehicle).
Table 12. Calculation of Fees for a Bus with 10 Seats (including driver)
|
Fee |
Normal |
Pensioner |
|
Registration Fee |
$76.15 |
$41.90 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Motor Tax |
$117.00 |
$117.00 |
|
MAIB Premium Paid |
$531.00 |
$531.00 |
|
Registration Plates |
$17.95 |
$17.95 |
|
Total: New Registration (no inspection) & New or Re-registration |
$762.10 |
$719.85 |
|
Total: Renewal |
$744.15 |
$701.90 |
Table 13. Calculation of Fees for a Bus with 19 Seats (including driver)
|
Fee |
Normal |
Pensioner |
|
Registration Fee |
$76.15 |
$41.90 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Motor Tax |
$205.00 |
$205.00 |
|
MAIB Premium Paid |
$864.00 |
$864.00 |
|
Registration Plates |
$17.95 |
$17.95 |
|
Total: New Registration (no inspection) & New or Re-registration |
$1183.10 |
$1140.85 |
|
Total: Renewal |
$1165.15 |
$1122.90 |
Scales & Rates of Motor Tax for a Bus with GVM < 4.5t
Type of Vehicle
A passenger carrying vehicle with seating for 10 or more adults including the driver
|
Number of Seats (including Driver) |
Motor Tax |
|
10 |
$117.00 |
|
Greater than 10 |
$205.00 |

