Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Maharashtra

Calculate the stamp duty and registration fee on a gift deed of property in Maharashtra. A gift of residential or agricultural property to close family attracts just ₹200, while other gifts attract 3% of market value. Gift duty is charged on the market value (circle / ready-reckoner value) of the property. Use the calculator below for an estimate.

Maharashtra gift deed

Estimated total payable

₹30,200

on a gift in Maharashtra

Stamp duty₹200
Registration fee₹30,000
Total₹30,200

Estimate on market value. Confirm the current rate and the exact list of qualifying relatives with the Maharashtra sub-registrar before executing the deed.

Gift deed stamp duty in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, a gift of residential or agricultural property to a close family member — spouse, child, parent, sibling or grandchild — attracts a nominal stamp duty of just ₹200 under Article 34 of the Maharashtra Stamp Act. A gift to any other person, or of other property types, attracts 3% of the market value. The registration fee is 1% of the market value, capped at ₹30,000.

When and how to pay

  • In Maharashtra the duty is paid online through GRAS or an e-SBTR from an authorised bank. A gift of immovable property must be made by a registered deed signed by the donor and attested by two witnesses to be valid.
  • Stamp duty and the registration fee are both calculated on the property's market value as per the State circle / ready-reckoner rate.
  • A gift to a relative as defined under Section 56(2) of the Income-tax Act is not taxable in the donee's hands; this is separate from stamp duty.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the stamp duty on a gift deed in Maharashtra?
A gift of residential or agricultural property to close family is just ₹200; other gifts are 3% of market value. Registration is 1% (max ₹30,000).
Who counts as family for the ₹200 Maharashtra gift rate?
Spouse, children, parents, siblings and grandchildren, for residential or agricultural property. Other relations or property types attract 3%.
How do I pay gift deed stamp duty in Maharashtra?
In Maharashtra the duty is paid online through GRAS or an e-SBTR from an authorised bank. The deed must be registered at the Sub-Registrar to be valid.
Is a gift of property to a relative taxable?
A gift of immovable property from a relative as defined under Section 56(2) of the Income-tax Act is not taxable in the recipient’s hands. This is separate from the stamp duty payable on the deed.

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Built & reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Rates reflect the Maharashtra Stamp Act (Article 34). Gift-deed rates, caps and the definition of relative are set by each State and change by notification.

This calculator gives an estimate for general educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or tax advice. Stamp duty, registration fees and the definition of relative vary by State and change by notification. Please verify the current rate with the Maharashtra Sub-Registrar / Inspector General of Registration before executing a gift deed. See our disclaimer.

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