Property Purchase Cost Calculator
Estimate the full cost of buying property or land in Mauritius: registration duty, first-time buyer exemption, notary fees, agency fees and VAT.
On top of the price, a buyer in Mauritius usually pays 5% registration duty, notary fees on a sliding scale from 2% down to 0.5% plus VAT, and often a 2% + VAT agency fee. First-time buyers pay no duty on the first Rs 6 million of a home or Rs 3 million of bare land.
Total cost to the buyer
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Rates and assumptions
- Registration duty (buyer): 5% of the price. The 10% rate for non-citizens introduced in 2025 was repealed by the Finance Act 2026, so 5% applies to all buyers again.
- First-time buyer: Mauritian citizens buying their first home pay no registration duty on the first Rs 6,000,000 of a house or apartment, or the first Rs 3,000,000 of bare land (thresholds raised in Budget 2026/27 from Rs 5M and Rs 2.5M), and 5% on anything above. Eligibility conditions apply, so confirm with your notary.
- Notary fees: 2% on the first Rs 250,000, 1.5% on the next Rs 500,000, 1% on the next Rs 1,000,000 and 0.5% on the rest, plus 15% VAT.
- Agency fee: usually 2% + VAT for the buyer on resale property. Off-plan purchases normally include the agency fee in the price.
- Land transfer tax: 5%, paid by the seller, so it is shown separately and not added to your total.
- Not included: bank and mortgage registration fees, land survey, title searches and moving costs.
Frequently asked questions
How much is registration duty on property in Mauritius?
The buyer pays 5% of the price. The 10% rate for non-citizens introduced in 2025 was repealed by the Finance Act 2026, so 5% applies to all buyers again.
Do first-time buyers pay registration duty?
Mauritian citizens buying their first home pay no registration duty on the first Rs 6,000,000 of a house or apartment, or the first Rs 3,000,000 of bare land, and 5% on anything above. Eligibility conditions apply, so confirm with your notary.
How are notary fees calculated?
2% on the first Rs 250,000, 1.5% on the next Rs 500,000, 1% on the next Rs 1,000,000 and 0.5% on the rest, plus 15% VAT.
Who pays land transfer tax?
The seller pays land transfer tax of 5%, so it is not part of the buyer's total.