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France Notaire Fees Calculator

"Frais de notaire" are mostly transfer tax, not the notaire's pay. On an existing home they run ~7-8% of the price; on a new build (VEFA) ~2-3%. This breaks out every component for 2026.

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Property type

Département transfer rate

Result

Droits de mutation (transfer tax) (5.80%)€17,400
Notaire émoluments (incl. 20% TVA)€3,353
Débours & formalités€1,400
Contribution de sécurité immobilière (0.10%)€300
Total frais de notaire€22,453

Effective rate: 7.48%

Existing vs new: on an existing home the droits de mutation are ~5.80% (rising to ~6.30% in départements that adopted the 0.5-point increase allowed from 2025). On a new build the transfer tax is only ~0.715% because 20% TVA is already in the price.

Émoluments du notaire are a regulated, degressive national scale (3.870% / 1.596% / 1.064% / 0.799% across bands), plus 20% TVA. They are the same at any notaire — you cannot shop around on this.

Indicative estimate. The notaire computes the exact figure from the deed. Outpost does not provide legal or tax advice.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are notaire fees when buying property in France?

"Frais de notaire" bundle the droits de mutation (transfer tax), the notaire's regulated émoluments scale plus VAT, débours (disbursements) and the sécurité immobilière registration fee. They are markedly lower on new-builds than on existing homes. Figures are indicative and current as of 2026 — always confirm with a qualified local professional before you commit.

Are French notaire fees higher for foreigners?

No — the regulated scale is the same regardless of the buyer's nationality; it varies by property price and whether the home is existing or new-build.