Property Laws, Taxes & Documents
Taxes and paperwork decide the real cost and safety of a property deal. Buyers pay advance tax under section 236K, sellers pay under 236C and may owe capital gains tax, and Punjab adds stamp duty, CVT and registration fees.
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Taxes and paperwork decide the real cost and safety of a property deal. Buyers pay advance tax under section 236K, sellers pay under 236C and may owe capital gains tax, and Punjab adds stamp duty, CVT and registration fees.
These guides explain each tax and document — fard, jamabandi, intiqal and registry — with the official sources, and the calculator estimates the total for your deal.
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What taxes does a buyer pay in Punjab?
Typically advance tax under 236K, stamp duty, CVT and a registration fee, plus society transfer charges. See the tax guide for current rates.
What is the difference between a filer and non-filer?
Filers on the active taxpayer list pay lower advance tax rates than non-filers.
What is a fard?
An extract of the record of rights showing who owns land, issued through the Punjab Land Records Authority.
What is intiqal?
Mutation — the change of ownership entered in the land record.
Is the FBR value the same as market value?
No. FBR valuation tables set minimum values for tax; market prices are often higher.
Where can I estimate my taxes?
Use the property tax calculator, then confirm with FBR or a tax adviser.
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