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Indian Contract Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate accurate state-wise stamp duty on commercial contracts, service agreements, and NDAs under Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat Stamp Acts.
Total commercial value across the duration of the contract.
State Statutory Reference:
Under Article 5(h) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, agreements related to service/commercial contracts attract 0.2% on total consideration (min ₹500).
Admissible under Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act
Stamp Duty Rules Across Indian States (Article 5 General Agreements)
Stamp duty is a state subject under Entry 63 of the State List of the Indian Constitution. Each state government prescribes distinct ad-valorem percentages or flat fees on contracts executed within their jurisdiction.
Maharashtra (Bombay Stamp Act)
Agreements not creating a charge or lease are charged at 0.2% of the contract value if consideration exceeds ₹10 Lakhs, with a statutory minimum of ₹500 under Article 5(h).
Delhi (NCT Stamp Rules)
General commercial memoranda, NDAs, and simple agreements without security attract a standard flat stamp duty of ₹100 on non-judicial e-stamp paper.
Karnataka Stamp Act
Under Article 5(j), general agreements attract ₹200. Commercial works contracts and service tenders are charged at 0.1% of consideration.
Gujarat Stamp Act
Article 5(h) levies a minimum ₹300 stamp duty on general commercial agreements, or 0.25% where contract value is specified.