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Property Registration Cost Calculator 2026
Estimate the full cost of registering or transferring property in Pakistan – stamp duty, registration fee, local charges and the FBR 236K advance tax. Choose your province and filer status to see your total registration cost and effective rate for 2025-2026.
Updated for Tax Year 2025-2026
Covers 236K, Stamp Duty & Registration Fee
Punjab, Sindh, KPK, ICT & Balochistan
Used by property buyers across Pakistan
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How to Use the Property Registration Cost Calculator
- Select fiscal year & province
- Choose buyer status (Filer/Late/Non-Filer)
- Enter the property (DC/FBR) value
- Click Calculate to itemise the cost
- Share, consult or get registry help
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Quick answers About Property Registration Cost
What is property registration cost
The total of taxes and fees a buyer pays to legally transfer property - stamp duty, registration fee, local charges and 236K advance tax.
Who pays these charges?
The buyer pays stamp duty, registration fee, local fees and the 236K advance tax; the seller separately pays 236C.
What is 236K?
An advance income tax collected from the buyer at transfer - 1.5% for filers, higher for non-filers.
Are charges the same in every province?
No - stamp duty differs: 1% in Punjab and Islamabad, 2% in Sindh, 3% in KPK and 4% in Balochistan.
Which year is covered?
Tax Year 2025-2026 (and 2024-2025 selectable).
| Province / Region | Stamp Duty | Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | 1% | 1% (+ ~1% town/TMA) |
| Islamabad (ICT) | 1% | 1% (+ CVT) |
| Sindh | 2% | 1% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 3% | 1% |
| Balochistan | 4% | 1% |
236K Buyer Advance Tax 2025-2026 (Filer vs Non-Filer)
| Property Value | 236K Filer | 236K Late Filer | 236K Non-Filer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000,000 | 75,000 | 225,000 | 525,000 |
| 10,000,000 | 150,000 | 450,000 | 1,050,000 |
| 30,000,000 | 450,000 | 1,350,000 | 3,150,000 |
| 60,000,000 | 1,200,000 | 3,000,000 | 8,700,000 |
| 150,000,000 | 3,750,000 | 8,250,000 | 27,750,000 |
Who Should Use This Property Registration Cost Calculator?
Home buyers
Plot buyers
Real estate investors
Overseas Pakistanis
Estate agents
Builders & developers
First-time buyers
Companies & AOPs
Common Mistakes When Budgeting Registration Cost
- Budgeting only the sale price and ignoring transfer taxes.
- Using market value instead of the DC/FBR value.
- Not checking ATL status, so paying non-filer 236K.
- Confusing 236K (buyer) with 236C (seller).
- Forgetting province-specific stamp duty and local fees.
Property Registration Cost Calculator for All Major Cities
- Islamabad
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Faisalabad
- Gujranwala
- Sialkot
- Peshawar
- Sargodha
- Jhang
- Multan
Frequently Asked Questions About Property Registration Cost Calculator 2026
How much does it cost to register property in Pakistan in 2025-2026?
A buyer typically pays stamp duty (1% in Punjab/Islamabad, 2% in Sindh, 3% in KPK, 4% in Balochistan), a 1% registration fee, local/town fees, and the FBR 236K advance tax (1.5% for filers). On a PKR 10 million property in Punjab, a filer pays roughly PKR 450,000 in total.
Who pays the property registration charges?
The buyer pays stamp duty, registration fee, local fees and 236K advance tax at the time of transfer. The seller separately pays 236C advance tax and any capital gains tax.
What is 236K and how much is it?
236K is an advance income tax on the buyer, collected at transfer. For 2025-26 it is about 1.5% for filers (up to PKR 50M), rising to 18.5% for non-filers on high-value property. It is adjustable against your annual tax return.
Is the cost calculated on market value or DC value?
Provincial charges and 236K are calculated on the DC/FBR notified value for the area, which is usually lower than the market price, not the private price agreed between buyer and seller.
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Is this property registration calculator free?
Yes, it is completely free, provided for educational and estimation purposes to help you budget a property purchase.
How can I reduce my property registration cost?
The biggest saving is being an active filer – non-filers pay several times more 236K. Make sure you appear on the ATL before transfer by registering for an NTN and filing your return.
Do overseas Pakistanis pay filer or non-filer rates?
Overseas Pakistanis holding a POC or NICOP can claim the filer rate on 236K by creating a PSID through the FBR portal, even without filing a return.
Are stamp duty and 236K refundable?
Stamp duty and registration fees are transaction costs and are not refundable. 236K, however, is an adjustable advance tax that filers can offset against their annual income tax liability.
Which tax year does this calculator use?
This calculator is configured for Tax Year 2025-2026, with 2024-2025 also selectable to compare older rates.
How can I check my ATL (Filer) status?
Simply type “ATL [space] your 13-digit CNIC” and SMS it to 9966, or verify your Active Taxpayer status on the FBR website.
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