DigiKitTitle Deed Fee Calculator (Turkey)
Enter the sale price to be declared at the land registry to see the buyer's fee, the seller's fee and the total.
What is the title deed fee?
The title deed fee is a tax-like fee paid at the land registry office when a property is sold. It is calculated on the declared sale price at 2% for the buyer and 2% for the seller, 4% in total. Enter the price and the tool shows each party's fee and the total.
Worked examples
| Declared price | Buyer fee (2%) | Seller fee (2%) | Total (4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| 1,000,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 |
| 2,500,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| 5,000,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 200,000 |
How to use it
- Enter the sale price to be declared, in TRY.
- Press Run.
- See the buyer's, seller's and total fee.
What is not included
- Revolving fund fee: charged separately for the transaction and added on top. Ask the land registry office for the amount.
- Agent commission, notary and valuation costs: paid separately if applicable.
- Compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK): normally required for homes at the transfer.
Things to keep in mind
- Do not declare a price below the real sale price; it risks a tax audit and penalties.
- The fee is usually split equally, but the parties may agree on a different split.
- The fee is paid via the Revenue Administration's online tax office or authorised banks, and the receipt goes to the land registry office.
- Rules and amounts can change. Ask the land registry office for the exact figure; this tool is for information only.
How is the declared value set?
The title deed fee is calculated on the sale price declared at the land registry. In Turkey this value cannot be below the property's municipal valuation for property tax, and the registry will not accept a lower declaration.
Declaring less than the real sale price may look like it lowers the fee, but if it is discovered later the missing fee can be claimed with a tax loss penalty. When you sell the property in future, an understated purchase price also works against you when any capital gain is calculated. Using the real sale price is both lawful and safer in the long run.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title deed fee rate?
The fee is calculated on the declared sale price: 2% for the buyer and 2% for the seller, 4% in total. The parties may agree on a different split.
Who pays the title deed fee?
The statutory rates are 2% each for buyer and seller, and in practice it is usually split that way. The sale contract may state a different split.
Is the revolving fund fee included?
No. The revolving fund fee and other transaction costs are separate and not included. Ask the land registry office for the total cost.
Why does the declared price matter?
The fee is charged on it. Declaring a price below the real value risks a tax audit and penalties. For current rules ask the land registry office or the Revenue Administration.