West Bengal Rent Agreement Stamp Duty Calculator 2026
Estimate stamp duty & registration cost for 11-month notarized and 12+ month registered leave & licence in West Bengal. Works for flats, shops, and offices.
📋 Rent details
₹ 100
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total consideration (for reference) | ₹15k × 11 = ₹1.65L | ₹1,65,000 |
| Stamp paper | Fixed for 11M | ₹100 |
| Notary + printing (typical) | Market | ₹200–₹500 |
How rent agreement stamp duty works in West Bengal
11 months: Almost all residential leave & licence agreements in WB are kept to 11 months to avoid mandatory registration under the Registration Act. They are executed on ₹100 e-Stamp paper (sometimes ₹10 + ₹100) and notarized. Cost is typically ₹100 stamp + ₹200–₹500 notary/printing. No 1% registration fee.
12 months and above (registered lease): Must be registered at the sub-registrar. Stamp duty is then charged like a conveyance on the average annual rent + 10% annual interest on refundable deposit. Slab = 6% urban / 5% rural up to ₹1 Cr consideration per year, 7%/6% above ₹1 Cr + 1% registration on the same consideration. This calculator uses that notified WB method for estimates.
Example – 11-month vs 2-year in Kolkata
- ₹15k × 11M + ₹30k deposit (Urban): Stamp ₹100 + Notary ~₹300 → Total ~₹400 (no registration).
- ₹25k × 24M, ₹50k deposit, Urban, registered: Consideration ≈ Annual rent ₹3,00,000 + 10% of ₹50k = ₹3,05,000 → Stamp 6% = ₹18,300 + Registration 1% = ₹3,050 → Total ≈ ₹21,350.
What to submit at GRIPS / e-Stamp
- Buy e-Stamp via GRIPS → e-Stamp or authorized vendor; select Article 35 (Lease).
- Print agreement with schedule of property, rent escalation, and deposit refund clause.
- For registered lease: book slot on igr.wb.gov.in, carry deed + ID proofs + GRN receipt; biometric at SRO.
Do I need to register an 11-month agreement?
No – notarization is sufficient. Registration becomes compulsory at 12 months or more.
Is the ₹100 stamp valid statewide?
Yes for unregistered 11-month leave & licence across WB. Some deed writers use ₹100 + ₹10 for affidavit – the calculator shows the core ₹100 e-Stamp component.
What if I increase rent or deposit?
Only a registered lease calculation is affected (it raises annual consideration). The 11-month flat stamp stays the same – update the form to see the registered estimate.
Disclaimer: Informational estimate only. For a registered lease, the sub-registrar’s assessment is final. This tool runs entirely in your browser; no rent or deposit data is sent to the server.