By Advocate Md. Shah Alam · 2026-08-21 · 13 minutes
When purchasing real estate or land in Bangladesh, property buyers must pay statutory government duties, stamp duties, local government taxes, and advance income taxes at the Sub-Registry office. Authored by <a href="/advocate-md-shah-alam" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Advocate Md. Shah Alam</a>, Supreme Court Advocate, this guide provides an exhaustive breakdown of the 2026 property registration tariff. For property title vetting and legal guidance, call our chamber at <a href="tel:01712655546" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;">01712655546</a>.
Registering a Saf-Kabala (sale deed) involves distinct government levies: Registration Fee (1.00%) under the Registration Act 1908, Stamp Duty (1.50%) under the Stamp Act 1899, Local Government Tax (2.00% to 3.00%), and Advance Income Tax (AIT) under Section 53C of the Income Tax Act 2023.
Taxes vary according to the geographic and administrative tier of the property location. Urban city corporation properties attract higher municipal levies (3%) and commercial source taxes compared to rural Union Parishad lands (2%).
Under the Income Tax Act 2023, prime Dhaka zones (Gulshan, Banani, Motijheel, Uttara, Dhanmondi) are subject to fixed per-katha source taxes or 8% of deed consideration, whichever is higher, whereas general municipal zones bear 3% to 4% tax.
For a property valued at BDT 1,000,000 in a municipal area: Registration Fee (1% = BDT 10,000), Stamp Duty (1.5% = BDT 15,000), Local Tax (2% = BDT 20,000), AIT (3% = BDT 30,000), and incidental e-fees (BDT 3,500), totaling approximately BDT 78,500.
Heba deeds between direct blood relatives (parents, children, spouses, siblings) enjoy nominal statutory fees of BDT 100 registration fee and BDT 1,000 stamp duty, dramatically reducing transfer costs.
Always pay all fees through official Sonali Bank treasury challans or pay-orders and secure computerized official receipts. Never hand over unreceipted cash to unauthorized brokers.
Before purchasing land, conducting a rigorous 30-year chain of title search across CS, SA, RS, and BS khatians is critical to prevent litigation. Contact Supreme Court Lawyer Advocate Md. Shah Alam at 01712655546.