Property Registry Fee Calculator (Pakistan)
Estimate the cost of registering a property transfer in Pakistan. Enter the property value, choose the province and the transaction type, and get an itemized breakdown of stamp duty, capital value tax, registration fee and town tax where applicable.
Important disclaimer: All rates shown are indicative and can change at any time. Actual stamp duty, CVT and registration fee depend on the current DC valuation table, the district and the type of property. Always confirm the exact amount with the registrar office before payment.
Estimated Cost Breakdown Indicative only
| Charge | Rate used | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Total estimated registry cost | — | — |
| As percentage of property value | — | |
Who pays what: stamp duty and CVT are normally paid by the buyer (transferee), while the seller usually pays capital gains tax separately. For gifts, the donor pays the stamp duty. Always verify with the registrar office of your district.
How to use
- Enter the property value in rupees (use the DC rate or market value you agreed on).
- Select the province where the property is located.
- Select the transaction type: sale or purchase, gift, or mortgage.
- Tick or untick the urban area box depending on the property location.
- Press Calculate Registry Cost to see the itemized estimate.
Frequently asked questions
The indicative rate used here is about 1 percent of the property value for a sale in Punjab, plus capital value tax of about 2 percent in urban areas. Rates change, so confirm with the registrar office before payment.
The indicative stamp duty rate used here is about 3 percent of the property value for a sale in Sindh, with capital value tax and a registration fee slab added on top. The actual amount depends on the current provincial schedule.
By common practice the buyer pays stamp duty, CVT, registration fee and town tax at the time of transfer. The seller normally pays capital gains tax separately under income tax law. In a gift, the donor usually pays the transfer charges.
Registration fee is usually a fixed slab amount rather than a percentage. This calculator uses an indicative slab from Rs 500 for small values up to Rs 5,000 for very large values. Your district may use a different slab.
No. A mortgage deed is stamped on the loan amount rather than the full property value, and the rates are lower than for a sale. This calculator uses reduced indicative mortgage rates. Confirm the exact schedule with your bank or the registrar.
No. Every rate here is indicative. Stamp duty, CVT and fee schedules are revised by provinces and districts from time to time. Treat the result as a budget estimate and get the final challan from the registrar office.