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West Bengal Stamp Duty & Registration Calculator
Stamp duty and registration fee for a property purchase in West Bengal, charged on the higher of your agreement value and the government market value.
Quick answer: Stamp duty is 6% (7% above ₹1 crore) in corporation and municipal areas and 5% (6% above ₹1 crore) in panchayat areas, plus a 1% registration fee, charged on the higher of agreement value and government market value.
| Agreement value | ₹85,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Government market value (circle rate) | Not entered |
| Value duty is charged on | ₹85,00,000 |
| Area type | Corporation / municipal area |
| Stamp duty slab | Up to ₹1 crore → 6% |
This uses your agreement value only. If the government market value for the plot is higher, you pay on that instead. Look it up on the wbregistration.gov.in market value calculator (mouza + plot/dag number) and enter it above.
Current West Bengal rates
| Area | Up to ₹1 crore | Above ₹1 crore |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation / Municipal (Kolkata, Howrah, Siliguri, other towns) | 6% | 7% |
| Panchayat (rural) | 5% | 6% |
| Registration fee (all areas) | 1% | 1% |
Stamp duty changes by government notification. Before you pay, confirm the rate and your plot's market value on the Directorate of Registration & Stamp Revenue's calculator at wbregistration.gov.in. For sources and the rebate history, read our West Bengal stamp duty guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the stamp duty rate in West Bengal in 2026?
In corporation and municipal (urban) areas, stamp duty is 6% up to ₹1 crore and 7% above ₹1 crore. In panchayat (rural) areas it is 5% up to ₹1 crore and 6% above. A 1% registration fee is added on top.
Is stamp duty charged on the agreement price or the circle rate?
On whichever is higher: the agreement value or the government market value (circle rate) for that mouza and plot. You cannot register a deed below the market value.
Is the West Bengal stamp duty rebate still available?
No. The pandemic-era 2% stamp duty rebate and 10% market value reduction ended on 1 July 2024. No state-wide rebate replaced it as of the last check.
Do women pay lower stamp duty in West Bengal?
Most current sources say West Bengal has no gender-based stamp duty concession. Ask your sub-registrar's office before relying on any women's rebate.
What costs does this calculator leave out?
It covers stamp duty and the registration fee only. Small charges such as e-filing, copying, scanning and deed-writer or lawyer fees are extra, as are mutation fees after registration.
Rates and conventions last checked: .