Free stamp duty calculators for India, built and reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Choose an instrument below to calculate the exact duty. Stamp duty on securities (shares, debentures) is uniform across India since 1 July 2020, while duty on agreements such as LLP and partnership deeds is levied under each State’s Stamp Act and depends on the capital contribution.
Share Transfer Stamp Duty (SH-4)
Duty on transfer of shares of an Indian company — 0.015% of consideration, with gifts and transmission at nil.
Open calculator → Agreement · state-wiseLLP Agreement Stamp Duty
Duty on the LLP agreement (MCA Form 3) by state and capital contribution — flat fee, percentage or slab with caps.
Open calculator → Agreement · state-wisePartnership Deed Stamp Duty
Duty on a partnership firm deed by state and capital — with the differences from the LLP rate built in.
Open calculator → Securities · uniformDebenture Stamp Duty
Duty on issue (0.005%) and transfer (0.0001%) of debentures — uniform across all states.
Open calculator → Property · state-wiseGift Deed Stamp Duty
Duty & registration fee on gifting property — concessional or nil for close relatives, by state and donee gender.
Open calculator → Agreement · state-wiseRent / Lease Stamp Duty
Stamp duty & registration on a rent, lease or leave-and-license agreement — by state, rent, deposit and term.
Open calculator →Stamp duty at a glance
| Instrument | Stamp duty | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer of shares | 0.015% of consideration | Indian Stamp Act, uniform (w.e.f. 1 Jul 2020) |
| Issue of debentures | 0.005% of value | Indian Stamp Act, uniform |
| Transfer of debentures | 0.0001% of consideration | Indian Stamp Act, uniform |
| LLP agreement | Flat / % of capital (varies by state) | State Stamp Act, capital-linked |
| Partnership deed | Flat / % of capital (varies by state) | State Stamp Act, capital-linked |
| Gift of property | Nil / flat to close relatives; 5–7% to others | State Stamp Act, market-value based |
| Rent / lease agreement | ~0.25–2% of rent + deposit (by term) | State Stamp Act, Article 35 |
How stamp duty works in India
Stamp duty is charged on instruments under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and the various State Stamp Acts. For securities — shares and debentures — the rates were made uniform across all States and Union Territories with effect from 1 July 2020, and States can no longer set their own rates. For most other instruments, including LLP agreements and partnership deeds, stamp duty remains a State subject and is generally linked to the capital contribution, so the amount differs from State to State.
The duty should be paid before or at the time the instrument is executed, by way of stamp paper, franking or e-stamping, or — for demat securities — through the stock exchange, clearing corporation or depository. Always confirm the current rate with the relevant authority, as State stamp schedules can change by notification.
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Built & reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Rates reflect the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and State Stamp Acts as applicable, with securities rates uniform with effect from 1 July 2020.
These calculators and the information here are for general educational purposes only and do not constitute professional, legal, or tax advice. Stamp duty law and procedure can change and may depend on the specific facts. Please verify the current position and consult a qualified professional before acting. See our disclaimer.