Lagos Governor's Consent & Land Charges Calculator
Estimate Lagos State Governor's Consent fees, capital gains tax, stamp duty, registration and agency charges on a land transfer.
- Consent Fee
- 1.5%
- Lagos State
- Capital Gains Tax
- 0.5%
- Disposal
- Stamp Duty
- 0.5%
- Registration
Formula & Statutory Rule
Formula
consent_fee = price × 1.5%; cgt = price × 0.5%
Statutory Rule
lagos: consent = 1.5%; cgt = 0.5%; stamp_duty = 0.5%; registration = 0.5%Regional Benchmark Reference
| Jurisdiction / Tier | Rate or Limit | Statutory Note |
|---|---|---|
| Consent fee | 1.5% | Governor's Consent |
| Capital gains | 0.5% | Disposal |
| Stamp duty | 0.5% | Registration |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor's Consent?
It is the Lagos State approval required to register a transfer of land, charged as a percentage of the property value.
How much is the consent fee?
The consent fee is typically 1.5% of the assessed property value, plus other statutory charges.
What other charges apply?
Capital gains tax, stamp duty, registration fees and agency or legal fees are also payable.
How long does consent take?
Processing can take several months, depending on the completeness of the title documents.