Everything you Need to Know About Stamp Duty on Property

Stamp duty is a government-imposed direct tax. It is due on all documented financial transactions under Section 3 of the Indian Stamp Act of 1899.

What exactly is stamp duty?

Stamp duty on the property is paid before the completion of the transaction. It is advisable to pay the stamp duty in full and on time to avoid any penalty.

When do you pay Stamp Duty on the property?

Stamp duty is therefore payable when registering mortgage deeds, exchange deeds, gift deeds, lease deeds, Power of Attorney (PoA) agreements, agreements for sale, and sale deeds.

Where is Stamp Duty Applicable?

During a sale agreement, the stamp duty is tagged at 0.1% of the property's market value, and it is borne by the new buyer. The buyer must pay Rs. 500 in stamp duty.  A stamp duty of 0.1% is collected for a loan agreement in Karnataka, as per Article 6 of the Karnataka Stamp Act.

How do we calculate stamp duty?

–  Stamp duty in Delhi- 4% to 6% –  Stamp duty in Ahmedabad- 4.90% –  Stamp duty in Hyderabad- 4% –  Stamp duty in Mumbai- 5%

Stamp duty rates in major cities:

Conclusion:

As law-abiding citizens of India, you should adhere to the policies/regulations laid out by the government and contribute to the economic activities of our nation.