Tapu Harcı (Title Deed Tax) Calculator — Turkey
Title deed transfer tax paid at the Land Registry. The legal rate is 4% total, split 2% buyer and 2% seller. In practice, buyers often pay the full 4% by negotiation. Based on the declared sale price.
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How Tapu Harcı (Title Deed Tax) Works in Turkey
Title deed transfer tax paid at the Land Registry. The legal rate is 4% total, split 2% buyer and 2% seller. In practice, buyers often pay the full 4% by negotiation. Based on the declared sale price.
Tapu Harcı (Title Deed Tax) is a flat rate of 4.00% of the purchase price.
Other Purchase Costs in Turkey
Beyond Tapu Harcı (Title Deed Tax), buyers typically pay the following fees when purchasing property in Turkey. These are included in the calculator above.
Döner Sermaye (Land Registry Admin Fee)
Fixed administrative fee paid at the Land Registry (Tapu Müdürlüğü) for processing the title deed transfer. The fee is set annually by the government. For 2026, approximately TRY 20,800. Foreign nationals may pay a higher coefficient.
DASK (Compulsory Earthquake Insurance)
Mandatory earthquake insurance (Doğal Afet Sigortaları Kurumu) required before title deed transfer. Annual premium varies by city, building age, and size. Typically TRY 900-2,000 for a mid-market apartment.
Property Appraisal (Ekspertiz Raporu)
Independent property valuation report. Mandatory for foreign buyers and mortgage applications. The appraisal is conducted by a SPK-licensed valuation firm. Typically TRY 26,000-38,000.
Notary Fee (Noter)
Notary fees for power of attorney and document certification. Required if the buyer cannot attend the title deed office in person. Typically TRY 6,500-10,000.
Sworn Translator (Yeminli Tercüman)
A sworn translator is required at the title deed office for all foreign buyers who do not speak Turkish. Typically TRY 3,000-8,000 depending on location.
Lawyer Fee (Avukat)
Independent legal representation for contract review, due diligence, and title deed transfer. Strongly recommended for foreign buyers. Typically 1-1.5% of purchase price or a fixed fee of TRY 30,000-80,000.
Bank Valuation (Mortgage)
Additional bank-commissioned property valuation required for mortgage approval. Typically TRY 5,000-10,000.