PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL PROPERTY CHARGES
Stamp Duty Calculator Pakistan 2026: Property Registration & CVT
Estimate stamp duty, local taxes and registration fees on top of federal advance tax when you buy property. Edit the rates for your area.
Property charges beyond federal tax
Buying property in Pakistan involves two layers of cost. The federal layer is advance tax on the buyer and seller (Sections 236K and 236C). The provincial and local layer is stamp duty, Capital Value Tax (CVT) or local taxes, registration fees and service charges collected when the deed is registered. Use our property purchase tax calculator for the federal part.
Charges reported for Rawalpindi Division, 2026-27
A news report on property registration resuming in Rawalpindi lists the following. Treat these as an example, not a national rate card.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty | 1% of property value |
| Corporation tax | 1% |
| Cantonment board tax (CVT) | 3% |
| Punjab Land Revenue Authority services tax | Rs 3,800 |
| Registration fee | Rs 1,000 |
| Comparison fee | Rs 500 |
| Mutation fee | Rs 1,100 |
| Federal advance tax, filer / non-filer | 1.25% / 10.5% |
| Federal capital gains-related tax, filer / non-filer | 2.75% / 11.5% |
Source: The Express Tribune. Rates differ by province and area. Biometric verification of buyer and seller is now required in Punjab.
Tips
- Ask the sub-registrar or a licensed property lawyer for the exact charges in your tehsil before paying.
- Being on the Active Taxpayers List cuts federal advance tax dramatically.
- District valuation rates decide the minimum value on which charges are computed.
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How to use this stamp duty calculator
Enter the property value and, if your area uses different rates, change the stamp duty percentage, the CVT or local tax percentage and the fixed fees. The stamp duty calculator for Pakistan adds them and shows the total registration cost.
- Use the higher of the declared value and the district valuation value.
- Add the federal advance tax separately using the property purchase calculator.
- Ask the sub-registrar for the current rate card before you pay.
Costs can change after a budget or a provincial notification, so treat this as an estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stamp duty on property in Pakistan?
Stamp duty is a provincial tax on the property document. A recent report for Rawalpindi Division lists it at 1% of value. Rates differ by province and area.
What is CVT on property?
Capital Value Tax is a provincial or local charge on property transfers. The Rawalpindi cantonment example reported 3%. Check your area.
Is advance tax included here?
No. Federal advance tax under Sections 236K and 236C is separate. Use the property purchase and sale calculators.
Where do I pay these charges?
At the sub-registrar office or through the provincial online registration system when you register the deed.
Can I edit the percentages?
Yes. Change the stamp duty, CVT and fixed fees to match your area before calculating.
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