Land Registry Fee Increased for Foreigners in Turkey as of May 1, 2025

As of May 1, 2025, a new official tariff has come into effect in Turkey, increasing the Land Registry Fee (Döner Sermaye) for foreign citizens registering property ownership (TAPU). According to the presidential decree, the cost of this service has nearly doubled.

New Land Registry Fee in 2025

🔔 The fee increase applies to all types of real estate — apartments, villas, commercial properties, and land plots.

What Is the Land Registry Fee and Why Is It Needed?

The land registry fee is a mandatory government fee for issuing a TAPU, the official ownership document for real estate in Turkey.
It is paid once, when the property is registered in the buyer’s name at the Land Registry Office (Tapu ve Kadastro Müdürlüğü).

Why Has the Fee Increased?

The rise in TAPU registration costs is due to the annual government adjustment of fees and taxes in Turkey.
This is regulated by official decisions from the Ministry of Finance and the President. The main reason is inflation, which impacts all government fees, including the land registry fee.

Do You Still Pay the Fee If Using a Power of Attorney?

Yes. Whether you register the TAPU personally or through a power of attorney (via a lawyer or agent), the land registry fee is mandatory and must be paid before receiving the ownership document.

What Other Costs Should You Expect When Buying Real Estate in Turkey?

In addition to the land registry fee, buyers should expect the following expenses:

• Title deed transfer tax — 4% of the property’s cadastral value
• Notary and translator fees (if applicable)
• Property valuation report — mandatory for citizenship applications
• Agency commission — usually from 2% + VAT

How to Avoid Mistakes When Registering TAPU?

To avoid legal or financial risks, trust professionals with the registration process. The MyAntalya® team will help you:

• Check the legal status of the property
• Obtain a valuation report
• Prepare all required documents
• Translate and notarize a power of attorney
• Accompany the deal until TAPU is delivered

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How Much Does It Cost to Get Turkish Citizenship Through Property?

As of 2025:

• For residence permit (Ikamet): property worth from $200,000
• For citizenship: property (or combined properties) worth from $400,000

In both cases, the land registry fee is calculated and paid separately.

Why Is This Information Important?

Buying real estate is an investment, and all costs must be carefully considered in advance.
The increase in the land registry fee affects the total deal cost — and may come as an unpleasant surprise without proper guidance.

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