What it costs to buy property in Tunisia
A foreign buyer should budget roughly 5.6%–6.1% of the purchase price on top of the price itself. A licence is required before you can take title.
What you pay
- Registration fees5.0% of the price$25,000
- Legal fees0.5%–1.0% of the price$2,500–$5,000
- Notary fees0.1% of the price$500
| On a purchase of | $250,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fees | $12,500 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Legal fees | $1,250 – $2,500 | $2,500 – $5,000 | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Notary fees | $250 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Total on top of the price | 5.6%–6.1% | 5.6%–6.1% | 5.6%–6.1% |
Can you buy as a foreigner?
Licence required
A non-Tunisian buyer needs the governor's authorisation for the governorate the property is in, and it is a real condition rather than a formality. Draw up the preliminary deed first with a long enough window to obtain it. Agricultural land cannot be bought by non-Tunisians at all, though it can be leased.
Allow 3–6 months
Build the window into the preliminary deed — the authorisation is not guaranteed.
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An estimate for budgeting, not legal or tax advice. These rates are traced to published sources but have not been reviewed by a practitioner in this jurisdiction. Confirm the current position with an attorney before you commit.
Rates come from Global Property Guide's Tunisian table and the authorisation requirement from the UK government's own guidance and a Tunisian legal briefing. Agency commission is around 3% but sources do not agree on which side customarily pays it, so it is not modelled. Confirm the whole position with a Tunisian notaire before committing, particularly the authorisation timetable.