Grunderwerbsteuer (Real Estate Transfer Tax) Calculator — Germany
Real estate transfer tax set by each state (Bundesland). Rates range from 3.5% (Bayern) to 6.5%. Applied as a flat percentage of the purchase price, regardless of property type. No progressive brackets, no foreign buyer surcharges, no first-time buyer relief. Select your state below for the exact rate.
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How Grunderwerbsteuer (Real Estate Transfer Tax) Works in Germany
Real estate transfer tax set by each state (Bundesland). Rates range from 3.5% (Bayern) to 6.5%. Applied as a flat percentage of the purchase price, regardless of property type. No progressive brackets, no foreign buyer surcharges, no first-time buyer relief. Select your state below for the exact rate.
Grunderwerbsteuer (Real Estate Transfer Tax) is a flat rate of 5.00% of the purchase price.
Rates vary by region
Germany has 16 regions with different Grunderwerbsteuer (Real Estate Transfer Tax) rates. Select your region in the calculator above for accurate results.
Other Purchase Costs in Germany
Beyond Grunderwerbsteuer (Real Estate Transfer Tax), buyers typically pay the following fees when purchasing property in Germany. These are included in the calculator above.
Notary Fees (Notarkosten)
Regulated by federal law (Gerichts- und Notarkostengesetz). The notary handles the purchase contract, escrow account, and coordinates with the land registry. Fee is based on the purchase price on a sliding scale, typically ~1.5% for mid-market properties. Includes 19% MwSt.
Land Registry (Grundbucheintragung)
Fee for recording the new ownership in the Grundbuch (land register). Regulated fee, typically ~0.5% of the purchase price.
Mortgage Registration (Grundschuldeintragung)
Fee for registering the mortgage lien (Grundschuld) in the land registry. Approximately 0.3-0.5% of the loan amount.
Only applies when financing with a mortgage.
Notary Fees on Mortgage Deed
Separate notary fees for the mortgage deed (Grundschuldbestellungsurkunde). Approximately 0.5% of the loan amount.
Only applies when financing with a mortgage.
Property Valuation (Wertgutachten)
Independent property valuation required by the bank for mortgage approval. Typically EUR 300-600.