Fees

Transactions involving immovable property in Mauritius are subject currently to the following professional and legal fees:

On signature of the deed of sale, the buyer will pay:

1. Notary fees as per legal rates based on the price of the property (currently: 1st MUR 250,000 – 2%; Next MUR 500,000 – 1.50%; Next MUR 1,000,000 – 1.00%; Balance 0.50%, + Charges + VAT at 15%)
2. Registration duty (currently 5%; first time buyers are exempt on the first MUR 750, 000 subject to satisfying conditions applicable)
3. Land survey fees
4. A contribution to the “Association Syndicale” if applicable
5. Estate agent commission: 2%

On signature of the deed of sale, the seller will pay:

1. Land Transfer Tax: 10% if land is sold within 5 years of its purchase or 5% if sold after 5 years
2. Estate agent commission: 2%

 Documents

Click here to download the checklist of information and documents required by SPS for any purchase / sale of immovable property.