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Stamp Duty Calculator

Under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 & Registration Act, 1908

About this tool

This calculator computes stamp duty, registration fees, surcharge, and cess under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 and the Registration Act, 1908. Choose from 24 instrument types across 8 categories — conveyances (sale deeds), gift and release deeds, mortgages, leases, powers of attorney, partition deeds, trust settlements, and miscellaneous instruments like wills and adoption deeds.

For sale deeds, the engine uses cumulative marginal rates (2%/3%/5%) as prescribed by the Act. Family instruments attract a fixed location-based duty. SC/ST members buying their first property are eligible for a 50% stamp duty rebate. Surcharge and cess are location-dependent (BBMP, BMRDA/Municipal, or Rural). Registration fee is 2% (effective August 2025). Everything runs in your browser — no data is stored.

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Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on applicable Indian statutes and their amendments as available in the public domain. Actual timelines, fees, or outcomes may vary based on specific circumstances, judicial interpretation, and subsequent amendments or government notifications. This tool is for reference purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified legal professional before taking any action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is stamp duty calculated for a sale deed in Karnataka?

Sale deed stamp duty uses cumulative marginal rates: 2% on the first ₹20 lakhs, 3% on the next ₹30 lakhs (from ₹20L to ₹50L), and 5% on any amount above ₹50 lakhs. For example, a property valued at ₹1 crore would attract stamp duty of ₹3,90,000 before surcharge and cess.

What is the registration fee for property documents?

The registration fee under the Registration Act, 1908 is 2% of the property value (effective 1 August 2025, increased from the previous 1%). This is in addition to stamp duty, surcharge, and cess. Registration is mandatory for most property transfer instruments.

What is the SC/ST rebate for stamp duty?

Members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are eligible for a 50% rebate on stamp duty for their first property purchase. This rebate applies only to the stamp duty component — surcharge, cess, and registration fees are calculated on the full amount before the rebate is applied.

How do surcharge and cess apply?

Surcharge is levied on stamp duty at 2% in BBMP areas and 3% in BMRDA/Municipal areas (rural areas are exempt). Cess is 10% of stamp duty in all urban areas (BBMP, BMRDA, and Municipal). Both surcharge and cess are calculated on the stamp duty amount after any SC/ST rebate.

How are family transfer instruments (gift, release, settlement) taxed?

Family instruments like gift deeds, release deeds, and family settlements among close relatives attract a fixed location-based stamp duty instead of ad valorem rates: ₹5,000 in BBMP areas, ₹3,000 in Municipal/BMRDA areas, and ₹1,000 in rural areas. This is significantly lower than the regular stamp duty on sale deeds.

Is stamp duty payable on wills?

Wills are exempt from stamp duty under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957. However, when the will is executed (i.e., the property is transferred to the beneficiary after the testator's death), the transfer instrument itself may attract stamp duty depending on its nature.