Tapu harci is Turkey's title-deed transfer fee charged when property ownership changes at the land registry. It is 4% of the declared sale value in total. By law it is split equally, 2% from the buyer and 2% from the seller, although in practice buyers often agree to cover the full 4%.

What value is the fee charged on?

The fee is levied on the value declared at the land registry, which must be at least the municipal assessed value, the emlak rayic bedeli. Declaring an artificially low value to cut the fee is illegal and risks penalties, so the declared figure should reflect the true sale price.

Do I pay VAT when buying property in Turkey?

Only on new builds bought from a developer. New residential property carries VAT, or KDV, at 1%, 10% or 20% depending on its size and type. Resale, second-hand property sold between individuals is not subject to VAT, so most existing-home purchases avoid it entirely.

Are there other costs at the registry?

Yes. A revolving-fund fee, the doner sermaye, is charged at the land registry, plus smaller notary and document costs. These are modest compared with the Tapu harci but the tool lets you add the registry fee so the buyer total is realistic.

Are foreign buyers treated differently?

The Tapu harci applies to everyone, but foreign buyers face extra steps such as a mandatory valuation report and, in some cases, currency-conversion rules. Those do not change the percentage fee, so this calculator covers the core transfer cost that applies to local and foreign buyers alike.

Turkey Stamp Duty / Transfer Tax Calculator

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The Turkey Stamp Duty / Transfer Tax Calculator estimates what it costs to take title to a Turkish property. The headline charge is the Tapu harci — a 4% title-deed fee levied at the land registry — and for new builds there is also VAT (KDV). The tool shows each party’s share and the total a buyer should budget for.

How it works

The Tapu harci is 4% of the value declared at the registry. By law it splits 2% buyer + 2% seller, but because parties frequently agree the buyer pays the whole 4%, the tool lets you choose. The declared value cannot be lower than the municipal assessed value (emlak rayic bedeli), so it should match the real sale price.

For new-build homes bought from a developer, VAT applies on top, at 1%, 10% or 20% depending on the property’s size and type. Resale homes sold between individuals carry no VAT, so the tool drops it entirely for second-hand purchases. A small revolving-fund registry fee rounds out the buyer’s total.

Buyer total = buyer’s share of the 4% Tapu harci + VAT on a new build + the registry fee.

Example and notes

On a 3,000,000 TRY resale home, the total Tapu harci is 3,000,000 × 4% = 120,000 TRY. Split the default way, buyer and seller each pay 60,000 TRY; if the buyer covers the full fee they pay 120,000 TRY. A new build at the same value with 20% VAT would add 600,000 TRY of KDV on top.

This is an estimate. Rates and VAT bands change, foreign buyers face extra valuation and currency rules, and notary costs vary. Confirm the current figures with a notary or land-registry office before completing.