Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Gujarat: ₹500 Flat for Homes (2025 Rule)
Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.
Since 10 April 2025, a rent agreement of less than one year in Gujarat attracts a flat stamp duty of ₹500 for a residential property and ₹1,000 for a commercial one. Earlier it was 1% of the average annual rent. Agreements of one to five years pay 1% of the average annual rent, with a minimum of ₹1,000 for homes and ₹5,000 for commercial property.
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Rent agreement stamp duty in Gujarat
Stamp duty on leases under Article 30 of the Gujarat Stamp Act, as amended in 2025:
| Term | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | ₹500 (flat) | ₹1,000 (flat) |
| 1 to 5 years | 1% of average annual rent, minimum ₹1,000 | 1% of average annual rent, minimum ₹5,000 |
Longer leases pay higher rates under the same article. Check the current schedule on Garvi Gujarat before registering a lease of more than five years.
Registration fee and when registration is compulsory
Leases of one year or more must be registered at the sub-registrar’s office, and the registration fee is paid there. An agreement of less than one year does not need compulsory registration.
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A flat in Ahmedabad rented at ₹20,000 a month for 11 months pays ₹500 stamp duty. A shop rented for the same term pays ₹1,000. A three-year residential lease at ₹20,000 a month (average annual rent ₹2.4 lakh) pays 1%, which is ₹2,400.
Why most rent agreements are for 11 months
Under the Registration Act, a lease of one year or more must be registered at the sub-registrar’s office. An agreement for 11 months does not need compulsory registration, which is why most landlords and tenants use it and renew it each year. An unregistered agreement on proper stamp paper is still valid evidence, but a registered one is stronger if there is a dispute. With the flat ₹500 rate, short agreements in Gujarat now carry a known, low cost.
How to pay stamp duty and register in Gujarat
- Prepare the agreement with rent, deposit and term.
- Pay the duty through e-stamping or the state’s online payment; see Garvi Gujarat.
- Sign the agreement with two witnesses.
- For leases of one year or more, book an appointment and register at the sub-registrar’s office.
Documents needed
- The rent agreement, with rent, deposit, term, notice period and maintenance terms written in
- Proof of the owner’s ownership, such as the sale deed, property tax receipt or electricity bill
- Identity and address proof of the owner and the tenant (Aadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID) and two witnesses
- Passport-size photographs, where the sub-registrar asks for them
- Receipt for the stamp duty (e-stamp certificate or online challan)
Before you sign
- Use a clear rent agreement format and check the clauses every rent agreement should have: rent increase, deposit refund, lock-in, notice period and repairs.
- Write the security deposit amount and refund timeline into the agreement, and pay it by bank transfer so there is a record.
- If the monthly rent is above ₹50,000, the tenant may need to deduct TDS on rent.
- Owners renting out for the first time can read our guide on how to rent out a property.
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Rent agreement in Gujarat: common questions
What is the stamp duty on an 11-month rent agreement in Gujarat?
₹500 for a residential property and ₹1,000 for a commercial property.
When did Gujarat change rent agreement stamp duty?
The amended rates took effect on 10 April 2025.
What was the old rate in Gujarat?
1% of the average annual rent.
What is the stamp duty for a 3-year lease in Gujarat?
1% of the average annual rent, with a minimum of ₹1,000 for homes and ₹5,000 for commercial property.
Is registration compulsory for a rent agreement in Gujarat?
Yes for leases of one year or more; not for shorter agreements.
Rates as notified by the Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat, checked in November 2026. Stamp duty rules change by notification, so confirm the amount on Garvi Gujarat or at the sub-registrar’s office before you pay. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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