⚡ Quick Facts: Official BRTA Fee Snapshot (FY 2025–26)
- Motorcycle (>100cc): ৳11,764 (2-year tax token) or ৳20,964 (10-year tax token).
- Motorcycle (≤100cc / Electric ≤5 kW): ৳10,664 (2-year tax token) or ৳19,664 (10-year tax token).
- Driving License: Learner ৳345 (1 category) / ৳518 (2 categories); Non-Professional Smart Card ৳2,542 (10-year); Professional Smart Card ৳1,680 (5-year).
- Driving License Late Fine: ৳230 per overdue year (applied after the 15-day grace period).
- Car Advance Income Tax (AIT): ৳25,000/yr (≤1500cc) up to ৳2,00,000/yr (>3500cc); +50% surcharge for multiple vehicles under the same TIN.
- Ownership Transfer: Bike ৳3,841; Private Car ৳10,166–৳13,041 (+ cleared annual AIT).
Calculations reflect the official gazette schedules of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), Road Transport Rules 2022, and statutory Advance Income Tax (AIT) under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Income Tax Act 2023. See data verification standards on our Methodology & Sources.
Official Bangladesh BRTA Fee Structure Overview
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) regulates vehicular registrations, driving certifications, and road safety funds across all 64 districts under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. Every fee consists of statutory baseline fees, digital identification assets (Smart Card DRC & RFID Retro-reflective plate), Road Safety Trustee Board levies, and statutory 15% Government Value Added Tax (VAT).
1. Motorcycle Registration Fee Schedule (Official Gazette)
Under the Road Transport Rules 2022, motorcycle registration in Bangladesh is categorized strictly by engine displacement and road tax duration (2-year vs 10-year tax token):
| Fee Component | Above 100cc (2 Years) | Above 100cc (10 Years) | Up to 100cc (2 Years) | Up to 100cc (10 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRTA Base Registration | ৳3,000 | ৳3,000 | ৳2,000 | ৳2,000 |
| Vehicle Inspection Fee | ৳800 | ৳800 | ৳800 | ৳800 |
| Digital Registration Certificate (DRC) | ৳540 | ৳540 | ৳540 | ৳540 |
| RFID Retro-Reflective Plate | ৳2,200 | ৳2,200 | ৳2,200 | ৳2,200 |
| Road Safety Trustee Fund (Sec 53) | ৳1,150 | ৳1,150 | ৳1,150 | ৳1,150 |
| Road Tax / Tax Token | ৳2,300 | ৳11,500 | ৳1,150 | ৳10,350 |
| 15% VAT on Service Fees | ৳981 | ৳981 | ৳831 | ৳831 |
| Total Official Bank Deposit | ৳11,764 | ৳20,964 | ৳10,664 | ৳19,664 |
Why Showrooms Quote ৳14,000–৳16,000 (And How to Save Money)
A frequent source of consumer confusion in Bangladesh is the discrepancy between the statutory fee and showroom quotes. When purchasing a new motorcycle, dealerships routinely quote ৳14,500 to ৳16,000 for a 2-year registration. The extra ৳2,700 to ৳4,200 is an unofficial dealer service charge, documentation margin, or intermediary agent fee. By opening an account on the BRTA Service Portal (BSP), uploading your sale invoice and gate pass, and paying directly through bKash, Nagad, or A-Challan, you pay exactly ৳11,764—saving the entire intermediary markup.
2. Driving License Fee Schedule (BRTA Service Portal BSP)
All driving licenses are administered digitally through the BRTA Service Portal (BSP):
| License Category | Validity | Official Fee (With 15% VAT) | Statutory Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learner License (1 Category) | 3–6 Months | ৳345 | Valid for either Motorcycle OR Light Motor Vehicle |
| Learner License (2 Categories) | 3–6 Months | ৳518 | Covers both Motorcycle AND Light Motor Vehicle combined |
| New Smart Card: Non-Professional | 10 Years | ৳2,542 | Requires clearing written, oral & field driving tests. Minimum age: 18. |
| New Smart Card: Professional | 5 Years | ৳1,680 | Requires government hospital dope test report (৳900). Minimum age: 20/21. |
| License Renewal: Non-Professional | 10 Years | ৳2,427 | 15-day grace period from expiry (+৳230/year statutory late penalty) |
| License Renewal: Professional | 5 Years | ৳1,565 | 15-day grace period from expiry (+৳230/year statutory late penalty) |
| Duplicate Smart Card Reissue | Current Validity | ৳875 | Requires local police station General Diary (GD) entry copy |
Mandatory Dope Test for Professional Driving Licenses
Under government directives published in the national gazette, a negative drug test (Dope Test) is mandatory for issuing or renewing any professional driving license in Bangladesh. The statutory fee is fixed at ৳900 and must be performed at authorized government health facilities, including Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Kurmitola General Hospital, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, National Institute of Mental Health, and district-level Civil Surgeon hospitals.
3. Private Car Advance Income Tax (AIT / পরিবেশ সারচার্জ) Slabs
Under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act 2023, private motor car owners must pay annual Advance Income Tax (AIT) upon issuance or renewal of fitness certificates and tax tokens. Electric cars are classified according to motor kilowatt (kW) ratings:
| Engine Capacity (CC / Electric kW) | Standard Single Car AIT | Multiple Vehicles (150% Surcharge Rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 cc (বা ৭৫ kW) | ৳25,000 / year | ৳37,500 / year |
| 1,501 cc to 2,000 cc (৭৫ – ১০০ kW) | ৳50,000 / year | ৳75,000 / year |
| 2,001 cc to 2,500 cc (১০০ – ১২৫ kW) | ৳75,000 / year | ৳1,12,500 / year |
| 2,501 cc to 3,000 cc (১২৫ – ১৫০ kW) | ৳1,25,000 / year | ৳1,87,500 / year |
| 3,001 cc to 3,500 cc (১৫০ – ১৭৫ kW) | ৳1,50,000 / year | ৳2,25,000 / year |
| Above 3,500 cc (১৭৫ kW-এর বেশি) | ৳2,00,000 / year | ৳3,00,000 / year |
| Microbus (সকল সিসি) | ৳30,000 / year | ৳45,000 / year |
AIT Credit on Income Tax Returns: The Advance Income Tax paid to BRTA is an adjustable direct tax under NBR rules. When filing your annual tax return (Form 01), input the BRTA payment receipt details to deduct this amount directly from your total personal income tax liability on our Salary & Income Tax Calculator (আয়কর ক্যালকুলেটর).
Digital Document & Age Verification: Driving license applications on the BRTA Service Portal (BSP) require candidate photos and digital signature crops (which you can process locally on our Teletalk & License Photo Resizer). You can verify the statutory minimum age (18 years for non-professional and 20/21 for professional) using our Age Calculator (বয়স ক্যালকুলেটর). When paying fees via manual bank deposit slips, spell out the fee in words on our Amount to Words (কথায় রূপান্তর) tool.
4. Vehicle Ownership Transfer Fees & Required Documents
Transferring the ownership title of a registered motor vehicle requires statutory fees and dual physical verification at the local BRTA circle office:
- Motorcycle Ownership Transfer: Total official fee is ৳3,841 (Base fee ৳2,000 + DRC Smart Card ৳540 + Inspection ৳800 + 15% VAT).
- Private Car up to 1,500cc: Total official fee is ৳10,166 (Base fee ৳7,500 + DRC ৳540 + Inspection ৳800 + 15% VAT). All fitness, tax token, and current year's AIT dues must be fully cleared before ownership endorsement.
- Required Forms: Form "TO" (Transfer of Ownership by buyer), Form "TTO" (Transfer of Title of Ownership by seller), sale deed on ৳300 non-judicial stamp, buyer's NID and e-TIN certificate, and biometric verification of both parties.
How to Verify Unpaid BRTA Dues via BSP (Without Login)
You can verify unpaid tax tokens, fitness penalties, or ownership transfer liabilities online before making a deposit:
- Visit the official portal at bsp.brta.gov.bd.
- Navigate to Fee Calculator → Registered Vehicle Related Fees.
- Enter your vehicle's registration number (e.g.
DHAKA METRO-HA-XX-XXXX). - Select the desired service (e.g. *Tax Token*, *Fitness*, or *All Dues*) and click **Calculate**. The portal itemizes all outstanding government dues and late penalties to the exact Taka.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the fee for a 125cc or 150cc motorcycle registration in Bangladesh?
- With a 2-year tax token, the total official BRTA fee is ৳11,764. With a 10-year tax token, it is ৳20,964 (including inspection, RFID number plate, smart card, road safety fund, and 15% VAT).
- Why do motorcycle showrooms charge ৳14,000 to ৳16,000 for registration?
- The government bank fee is ৳11,764. Showrooms add ৳2,000–৳4,000 as documentation processing charges. Applying directly via BSP saves this intermediary margin.
- How much is the non-professional driving license smart card fee?
- The 10-year non-professional smart card driving license fee is ৳2,542 (with 15% VAT), payable after passing written, viva, and practical driving tests.
- What is the Advance Income Tax (AIT) on a 1500cc private car?
- Under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act 2023, the annual Advance Income Tax for cars up to 1,500cc is ৳25,000. If the taxpayer owns more than one vehicle, a 50% environmental surcharge makes it ৳37,500.
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- বিআরটিএ ফি অনলাইনে কীভাবে প্রদান করা যায়?
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