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Notary fees in Morocco include the notary’s fee (around 1% to 1.5% of the price), registration duties (3% to 4% depending on the type of property), land registry fees (1% + fixed charges), and additional costs (VAT, stamps).
In total, they often amount to 7% to 8% of the purchase price for resale properties, with variations depending on whether the property is new or old and the complexity of the transaction.
This is why it is essential to request a detailed quotation.
Breakdown of 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 (resale).
3% for social or new housing.
5% for bare land (unless there is a construction commitment).
- Land Registry (Tax): Around 1.5% of the price + fixed fees (about 200 Dhs).
- VAT: 10% on notary fees.
- Other Fees (File/Stamps): File fees, certificates, mortgage registration if necessary (variable).
Estimated example (purchase of a property for 1,000,000 MAD)
- Fees (1.25%): 12,500 MAD (plus VAT)
- Registration Fees (4%): 40,000 MAD
- Land Registry (1.5% + fixed): around 15,000 MAD + fees
- Estimated Total: Around 70,000 to 80,000 MAD, or 7% to 8% of the price.
Tip: Never hesitate to request a detailed quote from the notary before committing, as fees can 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% |
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