What tax will I pay when I buy a property in Croatia?

Real estate transfer tax:

  • The standard rate of real estate transfer tax is 3% of the value of the property. This tax is payable as a one-time payment.

Other charges:

  1. VAT (PDV):
  • VAT (PDV) is usually paid on the purchase of newly built properties from a developer. The VAT rate is 25%. In this case, no more property transfer tax is paid.
  1. Notary fees:
  • Notary costs can range from 0.5% to 1% of the value of the property, depending on the value of the transaction and the scope of services provided by the notary.
  1. Court fees:
  • Court fees for registering a transfer at the land registry can range from a few to several hundred euros, depending on the value of the property and local regulations.
  1. Broker fees:
  • If you use a real estate agency, brokerage fees may apply, which typically range from 2% to 6% of the transaction value.