Short answer: on a sale deed in Bangalore the stamp duty is 5% of the market value, plus an additional duty of 10% of that duty and, inside the Greater Bengaluru Area, a surcharge of 2% of the duty. That comes to about 5.6% of the market value. The registration fee is 2%, up from 1% since 31 August 2025. So a sale costs about 7.6% of the market value in all, and under the Stamp Act the buyer pays the stamp duty unless you agree otherwise.
This guide is for owners and buyers working out the cost of a sale in Bangalore. It was checked in October 2026 against the fee table of the Department of Stamps and Registration (igr.karnataka.gov.in), the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957, the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024 and the registration fee notification of 29 August 2025.
What each charge is
| Charge | Rate | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp duty on a sale (conveyance), flats included | 5% of the market value | The department's fee table |
| Additional duty | 10% of the stamp duty | Karnataka Stamp Act, section 3B |
| Surcharge inside the Greater Bengaluru Area | 2% of the stamp duty | Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, section 170 |
| Registration fee | 2% (Rs 20 for every Rs 1,000) | Notification RD/46/MNMU/2025, from 31 August 2025 |
The additional duty is set aside by the Act for infrastructure projects across the state, equity in Bangalore Metro Rail and a rural roads fund. The surcharge is the duty on transfer of immovable property that the Governance Act levies on sales, gifts, mortgages and exchanges of property in the Greater Bengaluru Area.
A worked example
For a flat with a market value of Rs 1 crore inside the Greater Bengaluru Area:
- Stamp duty at 5%: Rs 5,00,000
- Additional duty, 10% of that: Rs 50,000
- Surcharge, 2% of the duty: about Rs 10,000
- Registration fee at 2%: about Rs 2,00,000
That is about Rs 7.6 lakh in all. The exact amount for your deed is worked out on Kaveri 2.0 when the draft deed is submitted.
Market value and the guidance value
The duty is charged on the market value of the property. The Kaveri 2.0 FAQ says the sub-registrar fixes the correct market value on the basis of the guidance value published by the government, and can send the draft back if the wrong value was chosen. The guidance values in use are listed by sub-registrar office on igr.karnataka.gov.in, under Revised Guidelines Value. Check the value for your area before you agree a price, so the duty is not a surprise for your buyer.
Who pays
Section 30 of the Karnataka Stamp Act says that, unless the parties agree otherwise, the stamp duty on a conveyance is paid by the grantee, that is the buyer. If you and your buyer agree to split the costs, or that you pay the registration fee, write it in the sale agreement.
Other deeds you may need
| Deed | Stamp duty | Registration fee |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement to sell, with possession | 5% of the market value | 2% |
| Agreement to sell, without possession | 0.5% of the market value, at least Rs 500 | Rs 200 |
| Lease of a home for up to a year | 0.5% of the yearly rent plus the advance, at most Rs 500 | Rs 5 for every Rs 1,000, at least Rs 200 |
| Encumbrance certificate | Rs 35 for the first year searched, Rs 10 for each further year | |
Outside the Greater Bengaluru Area
The 5% duty, the additional duty and the 2% registration fee come from the state's own table and Act. The surcharge is set by the local body's law: in a town municipal area the Karnataka Municipalities Act also levies 2% of the duty, and panchayat areas have their own rate.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules, fees and portal steps change, so check the official site or the office concerned before you sign. Last updated October 2026.
