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When you buy property in Dholera, the government charges are Gujarat's standard ones, not Dholera-specific. The effective stamp duty is 4.9 percent, made up of a 3.5 percent basic duty and a 1.4 percent surcharge, plus a 1 percent registration fee, so about 5.9 percent of the transaction value in total. Duty is calculated on the higher of the actual transaction value and the Jantri guideline value, the state's official minimum rate for the area. Property registered in a woman's sole name has a documented registration-fee waiver, while a separate claim of a 1 percent stamp-duty concession for women is not reliably corroborated and should be confirmed with the sub-registrar. Registration is completed at the sub-registrar office with biometric verification of the parties.

Property registered in a woman's sole name has a documented registration-fee waiver, while a separate claim of a 1 percent stamp-duty concession for women is not reliably corroborated and should be confirmed with the sub-registrar. Registration is completed at the sub-registrar office with biometric verification of the parties.

Key facts

Basic stamp duty: 3.5%
Surcharge: 1.4%
Effective stamp duty: 4.9%
Registration fee: 1%
Total government charge: ~5.9% of value
Duty base: Higher of value or Jantri rate

How much are stamp duty and registration on a Dholera property purchase? The charges are Gujarat's standard ones: an effective stamp duty of 4.9 percent, made up of a 3.5 percent basic duty and a 1.4 percent surcharge, plus a 1 percent registration fee, calculated on the transaction value subject to the Jantri guideline value. That is about 5.9 percent of the value in government charges before brokerage or development fees.

This entry breaks the charges down, explains the Jantri value and the women's-name waiver, and walks through the registration process, using only durable, sourced figures.

Dholerapedia is an independent, neutral reference. It does not sell plots and takes no money to promote anyone. This is process information, not legal or tax advice, and stamp rules can change, so confirm the current figures with the sub-registrar or a qualified professional before you transact.

The charges, broken down

Stamp duty in Gujarat is not a single line. It is a basic duty plus a surcharge, and then registration sits on top. Here is the composition, which is a durable Gujarat figure rather than anything specific to Dholera.

Component	Rate	Note
Basic stamp duty	3.5%	The core stamp duty on the instrument
Surcharge	1.4%	Added on top, giving 4.9% effective duty
Effective stamp duty	4.9%	3.5% basic plus 1.4% surcharge
Registration fee	1.0%	Charged to register the deed
Total	~5.9%	Government charges before brokerage or development fees

So on any Dholera transaction, budget roughly 5.9 percent of the value for government charges, on top of the land cost itself and any plot-development, membership or brokerage fees. To see how these sit on top of the base land cost, read how Dholera plot prices work, and model a scenario in the Dholera tools.

The Jantri guideline value

Stamp duty is not always charged on the price you actually pay. It is charged on the higher of the actual transaction value and the Jantri value, which is the Gujarat government's official guideline, or minimum, rate for land in a given area. The Jantri value exists to stop under-declaration of prices to dodge duty.

If the Jantri rate for a plot is higher than the price on the deed, the duty is calculated on the Jantri rate.

For a buyer, the practical implications are simple: find out the current Jantri rate for the exact plot before you budget, because it sets a floor for your duty, and remember that Jantri rates are revised periodically, so an old figure may understate your cost. Ask the sub-registrar or your lawyer for the current Jantri value for the survey number.

Why Jantri matters: your stamp duty is calculated on the higher of your actual price and the government's Jantri guideline rate for the area. If Jantri is higher than your deal price, your duty is based on Jantri, so always check the current Jantri value for the exact plot before you budget.

The women's-name concession: what is documented and what is not

There is a genuine benefit to registering property in a woman's name in Gujarat, but it is important to state precisely what is documented and what is not, because the two often get blurred in marketing.

Verify the women's-name benefit: the registration-fee waiver for a woman's sole name is documented, but the claimed 1 percent stamp-duty concession is not reliably corroborated. Confirm exactly which concession applies, and on what conditions, with the sub-registrar before relying on it in your budget.

The registration process

Registration is what makes the transfer legally effective. It happens after the title is verified and the sale deed is prepared, at the sub-registrar office with jurisdiction over the plot.

4.9%

effective stamp duty (3.5 + 1.4)

registration fee

Jantri

guideline value sets the duty floor

Biometric

verification at the sub-registrar

For the full purchase sequence around this, from choosing a sanctioned zone to the final Khata, see how to buy a plot in Dholera. Before you get this far, verify the project's registration using the Dholera RERA guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the stamp duty on property in Dholera?

Dholera uses Gujarat's standard rates. The effective stamp duty is 4.9 percent, made up of a 3.5 percent basic duty and a 1.4 percent surcharge, plus a separate 1 percent registration fee. That is about 5.9 percent of the transaction value in total government charges, before brokerage or development fees. Rates can change, so confirm the current figures before transacting.

Is stamp duty calculated on my purchase price?

It is calculated on the higher of your actual transaction value and the Jantri guideline value, which is the Gujarat government's official minimum rate for the area. If the Jantri rate is higher than your deal price, your duty is based on the Jantri rate. Check the current Jantri value for the exact plot before you budget.

What is the Jantri value?

The Jantri value is the Gujarat government's official guideline, or minimum, rate for land in a given area, used as the floor for calculating stamp duty. It exists to prevent under-declaration of prices. Jantri rates are revised periodically, so always confirm the current figure for your specific survey number.

Is there a stamp duty benefit for registering in a woman's name?

There is a documented registration-fee waiver when property is registered in a woman's sole name in Gujarat. A separate claim of a 1 percent stamp-duty concession for women is not reliably corroborated and conflicts with other sources, so confirm exactly which concession applies, and on what conditions, with the sub-registrar before relying on it.

Where and how is the property registered?

Registration is completed at the sub-registrar office with jurisdiction over the plot. After preparing the sale deed and paying the correct stamp duty and 1 percent registration fee, the parties attend in person for biometric verification and the deed is registered. You should then complete the mutation to obtain the Khata in your name.

What total should I budget for charges?

Budget roughly 5.9 percent of the transaction value for government charges, being the effective 4.9 percent stamp duty plus 1 percent registration, calculated on the higher of your price and the Jantri value. Add any plot-development, membership or brokerage fees on top, and confirm the current figures, since stamp rules and Jantri rates can change.