Austria Property Purchase Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Austrian 2026 Transfer Tax (real estate transfer tax) and all additional costs: Entry fee 1.1%, Broker's commission 3%, Notary fees. Residential and commercial properties.
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Insert purchase price
Purchase price (purchase and sale price) of the property. The transfer tax is calculated on this amount.
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Select if agent commission (Maklerprovision) should be included in total calculation.
Suggerimenti
- Real estate commission (agent's fee) in Austria is up to 3% + 20% VAT for purchases above €48,000. Below this threshold, the maximum is 4%.
- The contract of sale and purchase must be authenticated by a notary or an attorney.
- Consider also financing costs: the Pfandeantragungsgebühr for mortgage registration is 1.2% of the loan value.
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What is the Grunderwerbsteuer rate?
The Grunderwerbsteuer in Austria is 3.5% of the purchase price (or the assessed value if higher). For family transfers (gifts), a tiered system applies: 0.5% up to 250,000 EUR, 2% up to 400,000 EUR, 3.5% above.
What is the Eintragungsgebühr?
The Eintragungsgebühr (land registry fee) is 1.1% of the purchase price for registration in the Grundbuch (land register). It is mandatory for every property transfer.
When is the Grunderwerbsteuer paid?
The Grunderwerbsteuer is paid within 1 month of registration of the notarial deed. The notary pays it directly to the Finanzamt.
Are there any exemptions?
Yes: transfers between spouses/registered partners (only 2% on a reduced assessed value), inheritances and direct family gifts (reduced brackets), purchases from Gemeinnützige Bauvereinigungen (non-profit housing associations).