Commonly known as "title deed expense" in public, the real estate purchase and sale tax, which is within the scope of Law No. 492 on Fees, is the amount paid during the transfer of ownership of a real estate. This fee is paid only once when the sale transaction takes place at the title deed office. As of 2026, this tax is calculated based on the declared sales value of the property.
2026 Title Deed Tax Rates and Sharing
In the entire Muğla region and especially in the Muğla area, the current title deed tax rate applied to all real estate sales is 4%. Legally, the sharing of this amount is as follows:
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2% is paid by the buyer,
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2% is paid by the seller.
However, in local sales practices in Muğla, especially in the sales of high-value villas and commercial properties, the parties can agree among themselves that the entire rate (4%) will be paid by the buyer. This has become a common practice in the region's negotiation processes.
New Period in Real Estate Valuation and Increase in Basis
The most notable change in 2026 is the update in the "Current Value" system, which is the basis for taxation. With the new regulation, the tax values of properties in Muğla have been increased to approximately three times the 2025 values.
This means that even if the title deed tax rates remain the same, the total tax amount to be paid will show a significant increase compared to previous years. Declaring a value below the current current value obtained from Muğla Municipality may result in a "tax loss penalty" and payments with high interest.
Other Expenses Paid in Title Deed Transactions
When acquiring a property in Muğla, you should add the following additional expenses to your budget, in addition to the 4% tax:
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Revolving Fund Service Fee: For 2026, this amount varies between approximately 6,500 TL and 8,200 TL depending on the regional coefficients.
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Valuation (Expertise) Report: Due to Muğla being a global brand and the interest of foreign investors, the requirement for a licensed expertise report in sales to foreigners continues.
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Real Estate Consultant Service Fee: This is applied as 2% + VAT from the buyer and 2% + VAT from the seller, totaling 4% + VAT.
Importance of Correct Declaration in Muğla
Muğla, with its world-brand marina, unique bays like İçmeler and Turunç, its historical texture around Muğla Castle, and luxury mansion projects, is a region with high potential for price increase. Showing a low sales price in the title deed (under declaration) can lead to a very high "Value Increase Gain Tax" when you want to sell the property before 5 years have passed.
Additionally, thanks to the digital inspection systems of the Revenue Administration, underdeclarations in popular tourist centers like Muğla are easily detected, and penalized collections are made retrospectively. It is crucial to declare the actual sales price to secure your investment and your position in Muğla's prestigious real estate market.