Real-estate transfer tax in Hamburg

Current rate: 5.5% of the purchase price — calculate your transfer tax directly.

Transfer tax rate in Hamburg5.5%In effect since January 2023

Source: state legislation — German states have set this rate themselves since the 2006 federalism reform and can change it at any time. Last cross-checked: November 2026. Provided without guarantee — please confirm with a notary or tax office before buying.

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Property purchase price

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Closing costs in Hamburg

Transfer tax (5.5%)€22,000

Notary fees (1.5%)€6,000

Land registry fees (0.5%)€2,000

Total closing costs (7.5%)€30,000

Notary and land registry fees at the standard default rate (2% combined). An agent fee isn't included here — add it in the full calculator.

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Transfer tax by state

Baden-Württemberg5%

Bayern3.5%

Berlin6%

Brandenburg6.5%

Bremen5.5%

Hamburg5.5%

Hessen6%

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern6%

Niedersachsen5%

Nordrhein-Westfalen6.5%

Rheinland-Pfalz5%

Saarland6.5%

Sachsen5.5%

Sachsen-Anhalt5%

Schleswig-Holstein6.5%

Thüringen5%

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

How high is the real-estate transfer tax in Hamburg?

In Hamburg, the real-estate transfer tax is currently 5.5% of the purchase price, in effect since January 2023. German states have been able to set this rate themselves since the 2006 federalism reform and have raised it several times since.

Who pays the real-estate transfer tax?

Usually the buyer. The tax office assesses it after the notarized purchase contract and issues a tax notice; payment is typically due within a month.

When is the real-estate transfer tax due?

After the notarized purchase contract, the tax office sends a tax notice. Payment is usually due within a month and is a precondition for being entered in the land registry.

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