Updated June 2026

Stamp Duty in West Bengal

West Bengal charges a baseline 6% stamp duty for all buyers (for properties up to ₹1 crore in urban areas) with 1% registration. There is no gender-based concession. Kolkata, Howrah, and New Town are the primary property markets.

Male Rate

Female Rate

Registration

Total (Male)

Property Value

₹

State

Buyer

Stamp Duty

Registration

Total Charges

₹3.50 L

Effective rate: 7% of property value

Stamp Duty (6%)

₹3.00 L

Registration (1%)

₹50,000

Total Cost of Property

₹53.50 L

Property (₹50.00 L) + Charges (₹3.50 L)

Pre-Calculated Examples

Property Value	Stamp Duty	Registration	Total
₹50.00 L	₹3.00 L	₹50,000	₹3.50 L
₹75.00 L	₹4.50 L	₹75,000	₹5.25 L
₹1.00 Cr	₹6.00 L	₹1.00 L	₹7.00 L
₹2.00 Cr	₹12.00 L	₹2.00 L	₹14.00 L

Stamp Duty Rates in West Bengal (2026)

West Bengal charges a baseline 6% stamp duty for all buyers (male, female, and joint) on properties valued up to ₹1 crore in urban areas. For properties above ₹1 crore, the stamp duty rate increases to 7%. The registration fee is a flat 1% of property value. There is no gender-based discount.

Tips for Property Buyers in West Bengal

West Bengal uses circle rates set by the Registration department that vary by mouza (land revenue unit) and area. Properties in EM Bypass, Salt Lake, and New Town areas of Kolkata have significantly higher circle rates. The state offers e-Registration facilities through the Directorate of Registration & Stamp Revenue portal.

How to Calculate Stamp Duty in West Bengal

Enter the property value (agreement value or circle rate, whichever is higher)
The calculator is pre-set to West Bengal
Choose the buyer type — Male, Female, or Joint ownership
See the stamp duty, registration charges, and total acquisition cost

Frequently Asked Questions

What is stamp duty in West Bengal/Kolkata?

West Bengal charges 6% stamp duty on properties up to ₹1 crore (7% for properties above ₹1 crore) + 1% registration. No gender discount is available.

Is stamp duty different in Kolkata vs other parts of West Bengal?

The baseline rate (6%) is uniform across West Bengal. However, circle rates in Kolkata (especially Salt Lake, New Town, EM Bypass) are much higher than rural areas, so the absolute amount differs.

Do women get any stamp duty benefit in West Bengal?

No, West Bengal does not offer gender-based stamp duty concessions. All buyers pay the same baseline 6% regardless of gender.

What is mutation after property registration in West Bengal?

After registration, you must apply for mutation at the local municipal corporation/panchayat to update property records in your name. This is essential for property tax assessment and future sale.

How to calculate stamp duty for flat purchase in Kolkata?

For a flat in Kolkata: take the higher of agreement value or circle rate × carpet area, then apply 6% (or 7% if above ₹1 crore) stamp duty + 1% registration. Our calculator uses the 6% baseline automatically.