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FBR & DC Valuation Rates • Official 2026 Schedule

DHA Lahore Transfer Expense Calculator.

Compute FBR taxes (236K, 236C), Punjab E-Stamp duties, and official DHA transfer charges with phase-specific block intelligence.

1. Transfer Perspective & FBR Tax Status
2. Select Phase & Phase-Specific Sector/Block
3. Category & Property Structure Type
Custom Marlas:(= 1.00 Kanal)
4. Transfer Execution Speed
5. Calculation Base (Official Valuation vs Agreement Deed)

DHA Phase 6

20 Marla Plot • Regular
Filer
Official DC ValuePKR 26,740,000
Official FBR ValuePKR 22,649,200
Buyer Dues & TaxesPKR 1,246,900
FBR 236K Advance Tax (1.25%)PKR 334,250
Punjab E-Stamp Duty (1% DC)PKR 267,400
Cantt / TMA TIP Tax (1% DC)PKR 267,400
DHA Transfer FeePKR 210,000
DHA Associate MembershipPKR 150,000
Sports Fund & VerificationPKR 17,850
Total Payable (BUYER)
PKR 1,246,900
≈ 12.47 Lakh
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Advisory Knowledge Hub • Complete Legal & Tax Guide

Understanding DHA Lahore Property Transfer Taxes & Bylaws (2026).

Navigating property transfers in DHA Lahore requires a clear understanding of federal (FBR), provincial (Punjab Government), and municipal (DHA & Cantonment Board) charges. Below is our complete, transparent legal breakdown to protect your capital and ensure zero hidden costs during deal closure.

1. Federal Advance Taxes: Section 236K (Purchaser) vs Section 236C (Seller)

Under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Finance Act, advance income tax is collected at the time of transfer on the highest value among FBR Valuation Tables, DC Rates, or the Agreed Deed Price:

  • Purchaser (Buyer) Section 236K: Active Filers pay 1.25%, while Non-Filers / Inactive taxpayers are subject to a heavy 10.50% withholding tax.
  • Seller (Owner) Section 236C: Active Filers pay 2.75% (Adjustable Capital Gains Tax), while Non-Filers pay 10.50%.

2. Provincial Levies: Punjab E-Stamp Duty & Cantt TIP Tax (DC Rate Base)

Unlike FBR taxes which use the higher valuation benchmark, provincial taxes in Punjab are computed strictly on the District Collector (DC) Valuation Rate:

  • Punjab E-Stamp Duty: Exactly 1.00% of the official DC value. Paid via Bank of Punjab e-challan 32-A.
  • Cantt Board / TMA TIP Tax: Exactly 1.00% Transfer of Immovable Property tax payable to Walton or Lahore Cantonment Board.

3. Official DHA Transfer Charges & Structure Surcharges

The Defence Housing Authority collects official transfer fees based on plot category and constructed status:

  • Constructed Houses & Commercial Plazas: Subject to a 1.5x (150%) transfer fee surcharge to account for covered area vetting.
  • Unballoted Allocation Files: Entitled to a 50% discount on the standard transfer fee schedule until on-ground balloting.
  • Associate Membership (AM Fee): First-time buyers in DHA must register as Associate Members (PKR 75,000 for 5–10 Marla, PKR 150,000 for 1 Kanal, and PKR 200,000 for 2 Kanal / Commercial). Existing members with an active AM number are completely waived.

4. Regular vs Urgent vs DHA Executive Services (DES)

Depending on your timeline, DHA Lahore offers three transaction speeds:

  • Regular Transfer: Completed in 14–21 working days with standard schedule fees.
  • Urgent Transfer (+PKR 35,000): Processed in 5–7 working days.
  • Executive DES Transfer (+PKR 70,000): Completed within 3 working days inside the VIP Executive Lounge with dedicated document concierge for Overseas Pakistanis and corporate clients.
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