Collaborate effectively in real estate and infrastructure projects with a Joint Development Agreement that defines rights, roles, and revenue sharing with legal clarity.
A Joint Development Agreement (JDA) is a legal contract between a landowner and a developer, where the landowner provides the land and the developer undertakes construction or development. In return, both parties share the revenue, built-up area, or profits as per mutually agreed terms.
JDAs are common in real estate, infrastructure, and urban development projects, allowing both parties to pool their resources while clearly defining responsibilities, timelines, and profit-sharing mechanisms.
A legally sound Joint Development Agreement usually includes:
Joint Development Agreements are governed by various laws, including:
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA)
Income Tax Act, 1961 (capital gains, GST)
Stamp Duty and Registration Acts (State-specific)
Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (where applicable)
To outline terms of collaboration between a landowner and developer for construction and revenue sharing.
Yes, it must be stamped and registered with the local sub-registrar for legal enforceability.
It varies. Parties may agree on a percentage of built-up area, revenue, or combination of both.
Usually, the developer, but roles can be defined and negotiated in the agreement.
Yes, JDAs can trigger capital gains tax, GST, and TDS, depending on structure and timing.