Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Madhya Pradesh

Calculate the stamp duty and registration fee on a rent, lease or leave-and-license agreement in Madhya Pradesh. Stamp duty is 0.1% of the average annual rent plus deposit, and an agreement under 11 months is a flat ₹500. Enter the rent, deposit and term below for an estimate.

Madhya Pradesh agreement

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

Estimated total payable

₹500

on an agreement in Madhya Pradesh

Stamp duty₹500
Registration fee₹0
Total₹500

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

Stamp duty on a rent agreement in Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, stamp duty on a rent or lease agreement is 0.1% of the (average annual rent + deposit) for terms of 11 months to 5 years; an agreement of under 11 months attracts a flat ₹500. Madhya Pradesh adds the deposit to the base. Registration is mandatory for terms of 12 months or more.

When and how to pay

  • In Madhya Pradesh the duty is paid via e-stamping, and registered on the SAMPADA 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 Madhya Pradesh?
Stamp duty is 0.1% of (average annual rent + deposit) for 11 months to 5 years; a flat ₹500 under 11 months.
Is the deposit included in the Madhya Pradesh stamp duty?
Yes. Madhya Pradesh adds the security deposit to the average annual rent when computing the 0.1% stamp duty.
How do I pay rent agreement stamp duty in Madhya Pradesh?
In Madhya Pradesh the duty is paid via e-stamping, and registered on the SAMPADA 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 Indian Stamp Act as applicable to Madhya Pradesh. 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 Madhya Pradesh Sub-Registrar / Inspector General of Registration before executing an agreement. See our disclaimer.

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