Stamp duty and registration in Karnataka
See what you really pay on top of the price of a home or plot.
₹7.8 L on top of the price
Stamp duty: quick answers
Short, sourced answers, each one stands on its own.
01What is the stamp duty in Karnataka?
Published guides give 2% up to ₹20 lakh, 3% from ₹20 lakh to ₹45 lakh, and 5% above ₹45 lakh, with a 10% cess and 2% surcharge on the duty. Above ₹45 lakh that comes to about 5.6%.
02What is the registration fee in Karnataka?
Sources differ between 1% and 2%, with several citing a rise to 2% from 31 August 2025. Confirm the current rate on Kaveri Online Services before you budget.
03Is stamp duty charged on the price or the guidance value?
On the higher of the two: your sale price or the government guidance value for the property.
04Is GST payable as well?
On an under-construction home bought from a developer, yes: usually 5%, or 1% for homes that qualify as affordable. A ready home with an occupancy certificate, or a resale, has no GST.
For planning, from published guides, not an official figure. Check the current rates on Kaveri Online Services or with your lawyer before you pay.