Stamp duty · Registration fee · Local tax · Gain tax · VAT

Land & Apartment Registration Cost Calculator Bangladesh

Estimate the main government charges involved in registering land or a flat in Bangladesh, including stamp duty, registration fee, local tax, gain tax, and developer-flat VAT.

A planning reference only. Always confirm the live figures with your lawyer, deed writer, or local registration office before payment.

Current structure

Built around the main current tax components

Zone based

Handles city, municipality, district, and rural cases separately

Flat vs land

Recognises that developer-flat treatment can differ

Useful for planning

Helps buyers estimate the cash needed before registration day

Enter Property Details

Property Type

Deed Value (BDT) (the amount stated in the deed)

৳BDT

Use the official deed / registered value, not the market rate

Location Zone

Enter the deed value above to see the full cost breakdown.

Step By Step

How to Use This Calculator

6 steps

Choose whether you are costing land or a flat transfer.
Enter the deed value written in the registration documents.
Select the correct zone: city corporation, municipality, district headquarters, or rural area.
For flats, choose whether the seller is an individual or a developer.
If it is a developer flat, add the flat size so the correct gain-tax rate can be applied.
Use the result as a planning estimate before you sit with the lawyer, deed writer, or sub-registrar office.

Worked Example

Worked Example: BDT 50 Lakh Deed in Dhaka City Corporation

Use this sample to sanity-check your inputs and understand what the final result represents.

1Deed value: BDT 50,00,000.
2Stamp duty at 1.5%: BDT 75,000.
3Registration fee at 1%: BDT 50,000.
4Local government tax at 3%: BDT 1,50,000.
5Gain tax at 8%: BDT 4,00,000.
6Miscellaneous drafting and processing costs: about BDT 3,000.

Final Result

Estimated registration-related cost is about BDT 6,78,000, or roughly 13.6% of the deed value before any case-specific extras.

Methodology

Bangladesh Property Registration Cost Logic

This section explains the calculation logic, assumptions, and source material used to make the result more trustworthy and easier to verify.

1. Stamp duty:
   - Stamp duty = Deed value x 1.5%

2. Registration fee:
   - Registration fee = Deed value x 1.0%

3. Local government tax:
   - Local tax = Deed value x Zone rate

4. Gain or source tax:
   - Usually Deed value x Applicable rate
   - Rate depends on location and, in some cases, flat category

5. Developer-flat VAT:
   - May apply on the registration-service component depending on the transaction

6. Total estimate:
   - Total = Stamp duty + Registration fee + Local tax + Gain tax + VAT + Other costs

Registration Rate Snapshot

Use this for rough planning. Final treatment can still vary by office, deed type, or transaction details.

Zone	Local tax	Gain tax
Dhaka / Chittagong City Corporation	3%	8%
Municipality	2%	6%
District headquarters	2%	5%
Rural / Union Parishad	1%	2%

Disclaimer: This tool provides a planning estimate only. Registration practice can change based on location, valuation, document type, or office-level requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What charges are usually included in Bangladesh property registration?

The main items are stamp duty, registration fee, local government tax, gain or source tax, and sometimes VAT for developer-sold flats. Smaller drafting or processing costs may also apply.

Why is deed value important?

Because most registration charges are calculated from the deed value written in the document. That figure is the starting point for the estimate.

Do land and flats follow the same rules?

Not always. Developer-sold flats can trigger different gain-tax and VAT treatment compared with land or person-to-person resale transactions.

Can the real payable amount differ from the estimate?

Yes. Local practice, sub-registrar handling, valuation issues, or extra legal and drafting costs can all change the final amount.