25 July 2025
In Maharashtra, **stamp duty on a personal guarantee** (such as a bank guarantee given by an individual) is governed by the **Maharashtra Stamp Act**.
### Key points:
* For **personal guarantee instruments**, the usual **stamp duty is Rs. 100** (a fixed duty), as per the Maharashtra Stamp Act. * This applies when an individual or firm provides a guarantee to a bank or any other party. * If the guarantee is executed as a **registered document**, additional registration fees may apply.
* If the guarantee is part of a larger loan or security agreement, check if the loan agreement itself attracts stamp duty based on its loan amount. * It is advisable to **stamp the guarantee document before execution** to avoid penalty or inadmissibility as evidence.
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