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Stamp Duty Calculator — West Bengal

West Bengal stamp duty: 6% in corporation and municipal areas, 5% in panchayats, plus 1% above ₹1 crore; registration 1%. From the WB registration site.

Built on Indian rules. Figures are in rupees and follow Indian tax and registration law — stamp duty by state, home-loan interest and principal relief, TDS on a property purchase, GST and RERA carpet area. The arithmetic holds anywhere; the rates and rules do not.
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₹
Stamp duty + registration
₹4,90,000
Stamp duty₹4,20,000 (6%)
Registration (1%)₹70,000
Effective rate7.00%

West Bengal charges 6% stamp duty in corporation, municipal and notified areas and 5% in panchayat areas. Where the market value exceeds ₹1 crore, a further 1% additional stamp duty applies in both. Registration is 1% of market value.

West Bengal rates

AreaUp to ₹1 croreAbove ₹1 croreRegistration
Corporation / municipal / notified6%7%1%
Panchayat5%6%1%

A worked example

A ₹70 lakh flat in Kolkata: duty ₹4,20,000 + registration ₹70,000 = ₹4,90,000.

Sources (official, read 19 September 2026): West Bengal Registration — stamp duty — page updated 20/05/2025. Rates change by notification; confirm with the sub-registrar before you budget.

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Last checked
13 September 2026
How these numbers were worked out
The formula is shown above and the reference figures are generated from it, so the table and the calculator can never disagree. Rates are the market default, not a quote.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the stamp duty in Kolkata?

6% of market value, rising to 7% where the value exceeds ₹1 crore, plus 1% registration.

Is there extra duty on expensive property in West Bengal?

Yes — 1% additional stamp duty in urban and rural areas where the market value exceeds ₹1 crore.

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