What is stamp duty on property?

Stamp duty is a tax levied by the state government on property transactions. It is paid at the time of registration and is calculated on the higher of the agreement value or the guidance value, depending on the transaction.

What are the stamp duty charges in Karnataka?

This simplified Karnataka calculator uses 5% stamp duty, 2% registration fee, and 0.6% cess and related charges, giving an approximate total transaction cost of 7.6% of the property value.

Why is this calculator Karnataka-only?

The tool is intentionally simplified for Karnataka so buyers can get a quick budgeting number without switching states or buyer categories. Final payable amounts should still be cross-checked on the official Kaveri workflow.

What is the difference between stamp duty and registration charges?

Stamp duty is a tax paid to the state government on property transactions, while registration charges are fees paid to legally record the property in your name at the sub-registrar office. Both are mandatory for property registration.

Can stamp duty be claimed as tax deduction?

Yes, stamp duty and registration charges paid for a residential property can be claimed as a deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, up to a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh in a financial year.

Stamp Duty Calculator

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Know your Karnataka property charges before you buy your property.

A simple Karnataka-only calculator for stamp duty, registration fee, cess, and total acquisition cost. Built for quick budgeting without state or gender selection.

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Scope - Karnataka only

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Property Details

Property Value

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₹5 Lakh₹20 Crore

Scope

Karnataka only. This calculator uses a simple transaction-cost model with fixed stamp duty, registration fee, and cess/other charges.

Total Government Charges

₹3,80,000

7.60% of property value

Stamp Duty

Registration

Cess & Other Charges

Stamp Duty (5%)₹2,50,000

Registration (2%)₹1,00,000

Cess & Other Charges (0.6%)₹30,000

Total Cost of Acquisition₹53,80,000

This simplified Karnataka view is intended for quick budgeting. Final charges can still vary based on deed type, local authority rules, and the higher of agreement value or guidance value.

What is Stamp Duty?

Stamp duty is a tax levied by state governments on property transactions. It is a mandatory charge paid during the registration of a property and varies across states in India. The stamp duty rate depends on the property value, location, buyer's gender, and property type. Registration charges are separate fees paid for legally recording the property in your name at the sub-registrar office.

Stamp Duty Charges in Karnataka (2026)

This calculator uses a simple Karnataka budgeting model: 5% stamp duty, 2% registration fee, and 0.6% cess and related charges, for an approximate total transaction cost of 7.6% of the property value. Use it for quick planning, then cross-check the exact payable amount on the official Kaveri registration workflow before execution.