Buyers need to pay stamp duty and registration charges to the state government while purchasing any movable or immovable assets. The purpose behind paying these charges is to register the property against a buyer’s name in the municipal record.

According to Section 3 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, it is a mandatory payment for legal possession of a property.

If you plan to buy a property in Mumbai, go through this article to find out applicable registration charges and stamp duty in Mumbai along with other important details.

The Maharashtra Government has revised stamp duty in the state. Earlier, it reduced the stamp duty by 3% from 1st September to 31st December 2020. The applicable reduced rate was 2% from 1st January to 31st March 2021.

The latest stamp duty rates in Mumbai vary based on the semi urban and rural areas. For instance, the stamp duty rate for areas within gram panchayat limits, municipal limits of urban areas, and within municipal councils or panchayats or cantonments are 3%, 5% and 4% respectively. Also, the stamp duty varies depending on the owner of the property. Have a look below to know more.

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You can skip manual calculation and use an online stamp duty calculator to save time and effort.  To use this stamp duty calculator, follow the simple steps below:

• Step 1: Visit the stamp duty online calculator page. Select the option based on your requirement, such as “Sales Deed” and “Agreement to sale”.
• Step 2: Select an area, that is, Municipal Corporation or Gram Panchayat. Choose a municipal corporation area to which you belong, for example, Municipal Corporation Mumbai.
• Step 3: Enter the consideration property value and market value to get the applicable stamp duty in that area.

You can pay registration fees and stamp duty in Mumbai online and offline. Here are the simple steps to follow -

Online Procedure

• Step 1: Visit theGovernment Receipt Accounting System website. Select “Inspector General Of Inspection” and click on “Pay Without Registration”.
• Step 2: Now select “Citizen and choose “Make Payment to Register Your Document” from the drop-down list. Select “Pay Stamp Duty and Registration Fee Together”.
• Step 3: Fill in the online form with relevant information such as district, registrar office and other details.
• Step 4: Select the payment mode, bank and enter the captcha to proceed.
• Step 5: If you select payment across the bank, you must pay stamp duty in cash or cheque to the listed banks. After the end of the transaction, you will receive a challan. Collect the Government Reference Number for future reference. You will also get details such as the Branch code, CIN and PRN number of the bank.

Offline Procedure

You can opt from the following mode to pay property stamp duty and registration charges offline -

• Stamp Paper
• Franking

Here are a few essential points you need to consider before paying stamp duty in Mumbai -

• All assets applicable for stamp duty must be stamped before registration or the next working day from the execution date. If a property deed is executed outside the territory, it can be stamped within 3 months. Here, execution means signatures of both the parties involved in the transaction on the agreement.
• The date of the issued stamp paper must not be more than 6 months from the transaction date.
• A stamp paper must be in the name of individuals involved in a transaction.

You can pay stamp duty in Mumbai via adhesive stamps. This adhesive stamp is removed at the execution time so that it is not available for reuse.

Yes. According to Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961, expenses related to stamp duties and registration charges directly related to the transfer are eligible for a tax deduction. The maximum deduction limit is ₹1,50,000.

Individuals and HUFs are eligible to claim deduction under the following circumstances -

• You can claim tax deduction during the year the actual payment of these expenses is made.
• The property construction is complete, and you are the legal owner of the respective property.
• Commercial property, residential plot and resale property are not eligible for a tax deduction. Only new residential property qualifies for exemption.
• Co-owners in joint ownership can claim a tax deduction on their tax returns. The deduction is based on their share in a property. The maximum deduction limit remains at ₹1,50,000. However, if a taxpayer possesses complete or partial property ownership, he/she cannot claim this tax exemption.
• If there is a property transfer within 5 years of purchase, you are liable to pay the tax in the assessment year when you transferred this property.

A total of 3244 properties were registered in Mumbai recently, generating ₹249.42 crores in stamp duty and registration fees. This is as per the Maharashtra Department of Registration and stamps. At present there is a 6% stamp duty fee and 1% registration, besides other taxes such as the metro cess and local body tax. However, women homebuyers have been given a 1% waiver in stamp duty.

So, whether you are a real estate developer or a homebuyer, it is a viable opportunity. Before moving ahead, make sure to check stamp duty rates in Mumbai and calculation procedures to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.