The Board of Revenue’s Registration Branch has formally notified new property tax rates, ending a three-week suspension of online property registration services.
Capital gains tax revised upward
For sellers, the capital gains tax on the DC rate value of properties has been raised:
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Up to Rs50 million:
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Active filers 4.5% (up from 3%)
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Late filers 7.5% (up from 6%)
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Non-filers 11.5%
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Rs50m–Rs100m:
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Active filers 5%, late filers 8.5%
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Above Rs100m: 5.5%
Advance tax for buyers adjusted
In contrast, the advance tax on buyers has been partially reduced for active taxpayers:
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Up to Rs50 million:
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Active filers 1.5% (down from 3%)
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Late filers 4.5% (down from 6%)
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Non-filers 10.5%
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Rs50m–Rs100m:
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Active filers 2%, late filers 5.5%, non-filers 14.5%
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Above Rs100m:
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Active filers 2.5%, late filers 5.5%
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Online registry restored
With the revised rates now in place, the property registration system has resumed, ensuring smoother transactions for buyers and sellers.
Officials say the changes aim to boost revenue collection, discourage non-filing, and make property transactions more transparent while maintaining affordability for compliant taxpayers.