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TRNC Property Tax Calculator

Calculate the VAT, title transfer fee, stamp duty and legal fee you will pay when buying property in North Cyprus — every item and the total in one table. The transfer fee depends on your buyer status (TRNC or Turkish citizen, or foreign national); new-build purchases carry 5% VAT. Results are a non-binding estimate based on 2026 rates.

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TRNC: 6% (a possible 3% discount for a 1st acquisition is shown separately below)

Tax & Cost Breakdown

Rates last verified: 05.08.2026

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This calculator provides estimated results. TRNC tax legislation may change. Data reviewed 2026-01-01. For official figures, contact the Land Registry Department; for precise calculations, consult a TRNC Bar member lawyer.

For TRNC citizens buying a first home, those who apply for — and are approved for — a low-interest Turkish Lira housing loan under the conditions set by the TRNC Central Bank are granted a transfer and mortgage duty exemption on the portion up to the Turkish Lira equivalent of £100,000 (A.E.186, Official Gazette 36, 19 Feb 2026). The exemption runs until 31 Dec 2026; any amount above that cap is subject to the normal duty. Buyers who do not apply for the loan cannot benefit from this exemption. Not included in the calculation above.

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What taxes do you pay when buying property in North Cyprus?
When you buy property in North Cyprus you pay VAT (5% or 10%, depending on the home's size in m²), tiered stamp duty and a title transfer fee. The general foreign-buyer group pays a flat 9%; buyers in the reciprocity/recognition group pay a tiered rate (1st property 6%, 2nd 8%, 3rd or more 9%) — we have not verified that group's exact statutory definition against the primary legislative text. Use the calculator to see the rate that applies to your own buyer status.
Is VAT charged on resale property in North Cyprus?
No. In North Cyprus the 5% VAT applies only to new-build (first-sale) property. There is no VAT on a resale — the buyer pays only the title transfer fee and stamp duty.
When and where are North Cyprus property taxes paid?
Stamp duty is paid to the Tax Office before the transfer is registered; VAT and the title transfer fee are paid at the moment of transfer at the Land Registry. You can calculate the current amount with the Evlek tool.
Are there extra costs for foreign buyers in North Cyprus?
In addition to the standard tax items, foreign buyers pay a Council of Ministers purchase-permit application fee, a legal fee for the contract and translator costs. The current permit fee is set in Turkish lira and is shown in the calculator converted at the current exchange rate.