How much of the 'notary fees' does the notary actually keep?

Approximately 80% of notary fees are collected as state and municipal stamp duties (droits de mutation). The notary's actual statutory remuneration (émoluments) accounts for only 10% to 15% of the total closing invoice.

Can furniture value be deducted to reduce transfer taxes in France?

Yes, movable furniture items (fitted kitchens, appliances) listed and valued in the deed can be subtracted from the tax base prior to assessing transfer stamp duties.

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France Real Estate Notary Fees & Transfer Tax Calculator 2026 (Frais de Notaire)

Calculate French real estate notary fees and property acquisition closing costs for existing/resale properties (~7-8%) and new-build properties (~2-3%). Breakdown departmental stamp duties (droits de mutation), notary fees (émoluments), and land registry disbursements in EUR (€).

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Resultado Calculado

State & Departmental Stamp Duties

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Property Purchase Price (EUR €)

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Property Classification

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State & Departmental Stamp Duties

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Notary Statutory Fees (Émoluments)

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Cadastral Security & Disbursements

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Total Estimated Notary Closing Fees

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Total Acquisition Cost (Price + Closing Fees)

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Metodología de Cálculo

Total Conveyance Costs = Registration Duties & Stamp Taxes (5.80% for existing / 0.71% for new) + Statutory Notary Tariffs (approx. 1.2%) + Land Registry Security (0.10%) + Administrative Disbursements.

Aviso Legal e Informativo

This calculator models statutory conveyance closing costs under the regulated statutory tariff schedule of the French Chamber of Notaries (Conseil Supérieur du Notariat).

Esta calculadora es para fines educativos e informativos. Los resultados no constituyen asesoramiento financiero, fiscal o legal vinculante.

Preguntas Frecuentes

New-build properties (VEFA) are subject to 20% VAT, resulting in heavily reduced departmental registration duties (0.71% vs. 5.80% on existing properties). Total closing costs therefore drop from 7-8% to approximately 2-3%.