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Purchased Data

Purchase Price - Agreed Price in Contract
Max 3% + 20% VAT for properties over €48,000

Purchase Costs 2026

Ground rent tax (3.5%)12 250,00 EUR
Entry fee (1.1%)3 850,00 EUR
Real Estate Agent Commission (3% + VAT 20%)12 600,00 EUR
Estimated Notary Fees3 500,00 EUR
Total Accessories Costs32 200,00 EUR
Incidence Rate on Price9.20%

Come utilizzare Austria Property Purchase Tax Calculator 2026

Insert purchase price

Purchase price (purchase and sale price) of the property. The transfer tax is calculated on this amount.

Indicate options

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.

Domande frequenti

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).