Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Karnataka

Calculate the stamp duty and registration fee on a rent, lease or leave-and-license agreement in Karnataka. Stamp duty is about 1% of the average annual rent, with a flat ₹500 registration. Enter the rent, deposit and term below for an estimate.

Karnataka agreement

Use 11 for a standard 11-month agreement, 36 for a 3-year lease.

Estimated total payable

₹3,000

on an agreement in Karnataka

Stamp duty₹3,000
Registration fee₹0
Total₹3,000

Registration is optional — the term is under 12 months. Estimate; verify the current rate with the Karnataka sub-registrar.

Stamp duty on a rent agreement in Karnataka

In Karnataka, stamp duty on a rent or lease agreement is about 1% of the average annual rent for terms up to 10 years. The registration fee is a flat ₹500, and registration is mandatory only when the term is 12 months or more. For the common 11-month agreement, only the stamp duty applies.

When and how to pay

  • In Karnataka the duty is paid via e-stamping or franking, and the deed is registered on the Kaveri portal.
  • Stamp duty and any registration fee are calculated from the rent, deposit and term set out in the agreement. For a registrable lease the deed is registered at the Sub-Registrar's office.
  • An unregistered lease of 12 months or more is not admissible as evidence of its terms, so register where the term requires it.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the stamp duty on a rent agreement in Karnataka?
Stamp duty is about 1% of the average annual rent (up to 10 years). Registration is a flat ₹500, mandatory only for terms of 12 months or more.
Does an 11-month rent agreement need registration in Karnataka?
No. Registration becomes mandatory only when the term is 12 months or more. An 11-month agreement needs only stamping.
How do I pay rent agreement stamp duty in Karnataka?
In Karnataka the duty is paid via e-stamping or franking, and the deed is registered on the Kaveri portal.
Who pays the stamp duty on a rent agreement?
By convention the tenant usually bears the stamp duty and registration cost, but the parties are free to agree otherwise. The agreement should record who pays.

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Built & reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Rates reflect the Karnataka Stamp Act (Article 30). Lease stamp duty, registration fees and deposit treatment vary by 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 and registration fees on leases vary by State, term and use and change by notification. Please verify the current rate with the Karnataka Sub-Registrar / Inspector General of Registration before executing an agreement. See our disclaimer.

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