Goa • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Goa 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Panaji, Margao, Vasco, and other cities in Goa.

Stamp duty in Goa at a glance

Male buyer

3.5–6.0%

by property value — see slabs below

Female buyer

Same rate

Registration

3.00%

3% per Goa-focused sources (3.5% reported at top slabs); some portals list 0.5-1%, which appears to be an error

Typical total (male)

7.50%

Goa charges stamp duty on five value slabs from 3.5% (up to ₹50 lakh) to 6% (above ₹5 crore), with no women's concession. Since October 2023, gift deeds to close family attract a flat ₹5,000 duty.

Rates verified 2026-07 against the sources listed at the bottom of this page.

Goa stamp duty slabs by property value

Goacharges stamp duty on a value-slab system — the rate depends on the property's agreement value, and the applicable rate applies to the entire value.

Property value	Stamp duty rate
Up to ₹50 lakh	3.50%
₹50 lakh – ₹75 lakh	4.00%
₹75 lakh – ₹100 lakh	4.50%
₹100 lakh – ₹500 lakh	5.00%
Above ₹500 lakh	6.00%

Quick reference — total charges by property value

Property Value	Male Buyer	Female Buyer	Registration	Total (Male)
₹25 lakh	₹87,500	₹87,500	₹75,000	₹1,62,500
₹50 lakh	₹1,75,000	₹1,75,000	₹1,50,000	₹3,25,000
₹1 crore	₹4,50,000	₹4,50,000	₹3,00,000	₹7,50,000
₹2.5 crore	₹12,50,000	₹12,50,000	₹7,50,000	₹20,00,000

Major cities in Goa

The same Goa rates apply across these cities, but each may have additional municipal cess or local development charges. Confirm with the local sub-registrar before signing.

PanajiMargaoVascoMapusa

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Property Value

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State

Buyer Gender

Total Charges

₹3,50,000

Stamp Duty (6.00%)

₹3,00,000

Registration (1.00%)

₹50,000

Total Cost (Property + Charges)

₹53,50,000

* Rates are approximate and vary by city, area type (urban/rural), and property type.

* Always verify with your local sub-registrar office before transactions.

Renting instead of buying?

Rent agreements in Goa cost 0.8% of total rent for the term for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Goa →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Goa cost ₹5,000 flat — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Goa →

Duty is charged on the true market value, not your deal price

Goa computes stamp duty on the higher of your declared price and the government-notified value — see how to look it up for your locality and what changed in the latest revision.

True Market Value in Goa →

Local charges and concessions in Goa

City-level additions

None — no municipal surcharge or separate transfer duty.

Concessions and rebates

Frequently asked questions

What are the stamp duty and registration charges in Goa in 2026?+

Stamp duty is charged on value slabs — from 3.5% to 6% depending on the property value — plus a registration fee of 3% per Goa-focused sources (3.5% reported at top slabs); some portals list 0.5-1%, which appears to be an error. On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹1,75,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Goa?+

No — Goa charges the same rate for men and women. No concession for women — uniform rates for male, female, and joint buyers. Gift deeds to an expanded family list pay a flat ₹5,000 stamp duty (Goa Amendment Acts 2023). E-stamping mandatory from April 2025.

How is stamp duty calculated in Goa?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (True Market Value) for the locality — declaring a lower price does not reduce it. The applicable slab rate depends on that higher value. Registration fee is added on top, and some cities add local cess.

What is the registration charge in Goa?+

3% per Goa-focused sources (3.5% reported at top slabs); some portals list 0.5-1%, which appears to be an error, paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Goa?+

No concession for women — uniform rates for male, female, and joint buyers. Gift deeds to an expanded family list pay a flat ₹5,000 stamp duty (Goa Amendment Acts 2023). E-stamping mandatory from April 2025. Gift deeds to close family are often charged far less than sale deeds — see the gift-deed guide linked below. Undervaluing the sale price does not work: duty is computed on the government valuation.