Property Purchase Tax Calculator Pakistan (236K)
Work out the advance tax you'll pay when buying property in Pakistan under section 236K. Enter the property value and your filer status to see the federal advance tax, plus the provincial transfer costs that apply on purchase.
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Last updated: 1 July 2025
Use the FBR/DC valuation the authorities apply, not just the deal price.
Punjab transfer costs vary by city and DC valuation table. Placeholder ~2% — verify with Punjab Board of Revenue.
Property transaction tax
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Cost layers
| Component | Estimated |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty | PKR 200,000 |
| Registration fee | PKR 200,000 |
| Capital value tax (CVT) | PKR 0 |
| Fixed / town charges | PKR 0 |
| Provincial total | PKR 400,000 |
Professional help
Need help verifying property tax or transfer cost? Consult a qualified tax/property professional before your transaction.
Formula & how it works
For a purchase, the buyer pays:
- 236K advance tax = property value × the 236K rate for your value band and filer status
- Provincial transfer cost = stamp duty + registration + CVT
- Total = 236K + provincial transfer cost
Example calculations
Property tax on 1 crore property in Pakistan
On a 1 crore (PKR 10,000,000) purchase in Punjab as a filer, the estimated federal advance tax is PKR 300,000 (3.0%), plus an estimated PKR 200,000 in provincial transfer costs — about PKR 500,000 total (5.0% of value).
Property tax on 2 crore property in Pakistan
On a 2 crore (PKR 20,000,000) purchase in Punjab as a filer, the estimated federal advance tax is PKR 600,000 (3.0%), plus an estimated PKR 400,000 in provincial transfer costs — about PKR 1,000,000 total (5.0% of value).
Property tax on 5 crore property in Pakistan
On a 5 crore (PKR 50,000,000) purchase in Punjab as a filer, the estimated federal advance tax is PKR 1,500,000 (3.0%), plus an estimated PKR 1,000,000 in provincial transfer costs — about PKR 2,500,000 total (5.0% of value).
| Property value | Federal advance tax | Provincial transfer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 crore (PKR 10,000,000) | PKR 300,000 | PKR 200,000 | PKR 500,000 |
| 2 crore (PKR 20,000,000) | PKR 600,000 | PKR 400,000 | PKR 1,000,000 |
| 5 crore (PKR 50,000,000) | PKR 1,500,000 | PKR 1,000,000 | PKR 2,500,000 |
Lahore property transfer tax
For a 2 crore (PKR 20,000,000) property in Lahore (Punjab), the estimated provincial transfer cost — stamp duty, registration and CVT — is about PKR 400,000 (2.0% of value). Verify the exact rate with the provincial authority.
Karachi property transfer tax
For a 2 crore (PKR 20,000,000) property in Karachi (Sindh), the estimated provincial transfer cost — stamp duty, registration and CVT — is about PKR 600,000 (3.0% of value). Verify the exact rate with the provincial authority.
Islamabad property transfer tax
For a 2 crore (PKR 20,000,000) property in Islamabad (Islamabad Capital Territory), the estimated provincial transfer cost — stamp duty, registration and CVT — is about PKR 800,000 (4.0% of value). Verify the exact rate with the provincial authority.
Advance Tax on Property Purchase (236K) in Pakistan
Buyers should budget for 236K advance tax on top of the price and provincial registry costs. Being on the Active Taxpayers List sharply reduces the rate. See the filer vs non-filer calculator and the Property Calculators Pakistan hub.