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Notary fees in Morocco include the notary’s fees (around 1 to 1.5% of the property price), registration duties (3 to 4% depending on the type of property), land registry fees (1% + fixed charges), and additional costs (VAT, stamps), often totaling around 7 to 8% of the purchase price for existing properties. These costs may vary depending on the type of property (new or existing) and the complexity of the transaction, which is why it is important to request a detailed quotation.
Breakdown of the main fees
- Notary Fees: They are progressive and usually around 1% to 1.5% of the sale price, capped at a certain amount for high-value transactions.
- Registration Fees (Taxes):
4% for a standard property (existing).
3% for social housing or a new property.
5% for vacant land (unless there is a construction commitment).
- Land Registry Fee (Tax): Approximately 1.5% of the price + fixed fees (around 200 MAD).
- VAT: 10% on the notary’s fees.
- Other Fees (File/Stamps): File processing fees, certificates, mortgage registration if required (variable).
Estimated example (purchase of a property for 1,000,000 MAD)
- Fees (1.25%): 12,500 MAD (excluding VAT)
- Registration Fees (4%): 40,000 MAD
- Land Registry (1.5% + fixed): approximately 15,000 MAD + fees
- Estimated total: Approximately 70,000 to 80,000 MAD, i.e. 7 to 8% of the price.
Tip: Never hesitate to ask the notary for a precise quote before committing, as the fees may vary.
Notary Fee Table
| Notary Fees | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fees | --- MAD | 59.02% |
| Land Registry (fixed fee) | 100 MAD | --- % |
| Land Registry | --- MAD | --- % |
| File Fees | --- MAD | --- % |
| 2 Property Certificates | --- MAD | --- % |
| Mortgage Fees | --- MAD | --- % |
| Notary’s Fees (excluding tax) | --- MAD | --- % |
| VAT | --- MAD | --- % |
| Total Notary Fees | --- MAD | 100% |