Complete guide to property purchase taxes in El Salvador
Estimate transfer tax, CNR registration fees and notary fees before buying a property.
Buying a property is one of the most important financial decisions in life. Beyond finding the right home, land or investment, it is important to understand the closing costs that may apply when signing the purchase deed.
In El Salvador, a buyer should usually consider three main costs: the Property Transfer Tax, the registration fee at the National Registry Center, and the notary or attorney fees for the legal process.
What costs should you estimate?
Transfer tax
Calculated as 3% over the amount that exceeds $28,571.43.
CNR
$0.63 per hundred or fraction, with a minimum of $8.86 and a maximum of $5,400.
Notary fees
Depends on each notary or attorney. This calculator uses an editable amount.
Calculate estimated purchase costs
Enter the sale price and adjust the estimated notary fee if needed.
Purchase cost breakdown
This is an estimate for informational purposes only. Final amounts should be confirmed with your notary, attorney or the corresponding institution.
How does the calculator work?
The Property Transfer Tax is calculated by subtracting $28,571.43 from the total sale price. If the result is positive, the calculator applies 3% to that excess amount.
The CNR registration fee is calculated at $0.63 per hundred dollars or fraction of the declared value, with a minimum of $8.86 and a maximum of $5,400.
En cuanto a los honorarios del abogado que te acompañará en el proceso y se encargará de hacer los trámites respectivos, estos dependerán de las tarifas que maneje cada notario. Algunos podrían cobrar el 1% del monto total que cuesta la propiedad, otros más o menos que esa cantidad.
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