Germany Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator (Grunderwerbsteuer)

Enter the purchase price and select the German state (Bundesland) to estimate transfer tax due.

Germany Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator (Grunderwerbsteuer)

Estimate the Grunderwerbsteuer (real estate transfer tax) due on a German property purchase.

This is an estimate for general informational purposes only, not tax or legal advice. It does not include notary fees, land registry fees, or agent commission, which are separate and typically add several more percentage points to total purchase costs.

Unlike income tax, Grunderwerbsteuer rates are set by each German state individually, ranging from 3.5% (Bavaria, Saxony) up to 6.5% (several states including North Rhine-Westphalia, Brandenburg, Saarland, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia).

Example

  • With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Grunderwerbsteuer Due ≈ EUR 24,000.00.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the rate depend on which state I buy in?

Since 2006, German states have had the power to set their own Grunderwerbsteuer rate independently, resulting in rates that currently range from 3.5% to 6.5% depending on the Bundesland.

What else should I budget for besides transfer tax?

Notary and land registry fees typically add around 1.5–2%, and real estate agent commission (Maklerprovision) can add another 3–7%, on top of the Grunderwerbsteuer.

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