Stamp duty · Kerala
Stamp duty and registration in Kerala
What a buyer pays to register a flat in Kerala, and a calculator to work it out.
The purchase
₹1 crore
₹
The higher of the agreement value and the government's ready-reckoner (circle rate) value is usually used.Buyer
In Kerala
Stamp duty + registration10% of the property value, on top of the price
- Stamp duty at 8%
- ₹8,00,000
- Registration at 2%
- ₹2,00,000
- Rates as of
- 2026-10
An estimate. Cess, surcharges and local rates vary by area and change from time to time. Check the current rate with the sub-registrar before you pay.
Rates
| Buyer | Stamp duty |
|---|---|
| Man | 8% |
| Woman | 8% |
| Joint (man and woman) | 8% |
| Registration fee | 2% |
Notes
- Stamp duty is 8% for all buyers, with no concession for women.
- Duty is charged on the higher of the sale value and the government fair value.
- Registration fee is 2% of value.
Related for Kerala
- K-RERA guide for builders
- CRM for builders in Kochi
- CRM for builders in Thiruvananthapuram
- CRM for builders in Kozhikode
- GST on flat calculator
- TDS on property (194-IA)