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Turkey Title Deed Fee (Tapu Harcı) Calculator 2026
Turkey title deed fee (tapu harcı) calculator for 2026: enter the sale price to see the 4% fee, the 2% buyer and 2% seller shares, and the minimum value it is charged on. The fee is charged on the declared price, which cannot be lower than the property's assessed value (Schedule (4) annexed to Law No. 492); this tool gives an approximate figure using the current rate.
This is an approximate figure based on the 2026 fee rate (Schedule (4) annexed to Fees Act No. 492). It does not include the land registry service charge or any mortgage registration fee. The fee is calculated on the higher of the declared price and the property tax value; the land registry office sets the final amount.
When and How Is the Title Deed Fee Paid?
The title deed fee is paid, before the transfer, through a bank or to the tax office; the land registry does not complete the transfer until payment is made. The buyer and seller each pay their own share separately, and the statutory liability rests with both parties even if one agrees to cover the other's share.
The Risk of Declaring a Low Price
Declaring a price on the title deed lower than the actual sale price does not only result in an underpaid fee; it can also trigger a tax-loss penalty under the Tax Procedure Law No. 213. The declared price may not be lower than the property's real estate tax value — this tool also calculates the fee on whichever of the two figures is higher.
Where to Find the Real Estate Tax Value
The property's real estate tax value can be obtained from the municipality where it is located, by requesting a 'real estate tax value certificate'; this value is based on the assessed value the municipality updates each year and is generally lower than market value. Obtaining this certificate before the title deed transaction shows in advance which figure the fee will be calculated on.
Exception: Property Passing Through Inheritance
This tool calculates the title deed fee for sale transactions only. Property passing through inheritance is not subject to the title deed fee but to a separate tax, inheritance and transfer tax (Law No. 7338), which is calculated at different rates and through a different declaration process.
Can Liability for the Fee Be Reallocated by Agreement?
The buyer and seller may agree between themselves that one party will pay the entire fee; however, this is only an internal arrangement between them. Statutory liability to the tax office rests with both parties regardless, and if one fails to pay, the tax office may pursue the other.
Main Costs in a Title Deed Transaction
| Item | Who Pays | Rate / Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Title deed fee (buyer's share) | Buyer | 2% of the tax base |
| Title deed fee (seller's share) | Seller | 2% of the tax base |
| Land registry revolving-fund fee | Usually the buyer | Fixed, updated annually |
| Mortgage registration fee | Buyer (if a loan is used) | Calculated separately, based on the loan amount |
Which Tax Applies to Which Kind of Transfer?
| Type of Transfer | Applicable Tax/Fee |
|---|---|
| Sale (calculated by this tool) | Title deed fee — 2% buyer + 2% seller |
| Passing through inheritance | Inheritance and transfer tax (Law No. 7338), not the title deed fee |
Source Legislation
The links below go to the official, current text of the law on the Turkish Presidency's Legislation Information System.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays the title deed fee?
By law, both the buyer and seller each pay a fee equal to 2% of the sale price, separately — together amounting to 4% of the price.
Is the fee calculated on the full sale price?
The declared sale price may not be lower than the property's real estate tax value; the fee is calculated on whichever of the two is higher.
Are there costs in addition to the title deed fee?
Yes; a land registry revolving-fund fee and, where applicable, a mortgage registration fee are paid separately and are not included in this tool.
Can the fee be reduced by declaring a lower price?
No; the declared price cannot be lower than the real estate tax value, and a falsely low declaration can give rise to tax and penalty liability.
Where can I find the real estate tax value?
By requesting a real estate tax value certificate from the municipality where the property is located.
Is the title deed fee owed on property passing through inheritance?
No; inherited property is subject to inheritance and transfer tax (Law No. 7338), not the title deed fee. This tool covers sale transactions only.
Can the parties agree that only the buyer pays the fee?
They may agree so between themselves, but this is only an internal arrangement; both remain statutorily liable to the tax office.
Can the transfer proceed without the fee being paid?
No; the land registry will not complete the transfer until the fee has been paid.