SARS transfer duty calculator (2024/2025)
Calculate SARS property transfer duty using official 2024/2025 sliding scale tiers and R1.1 million tax-free threshold. Free.
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SARS 2024 / 2025 Transfer Duty Scale
Transfer duty is payable to SARS via conveyancing attorneys prior to property registration at the Deeds Office. VAT-registered property sales by developers are exempt from transfer duty (VAT applies instead).
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About this tool
Calculate the statutory property transfer duty payable to SARS when acquiring South African real estate.
How to use it
- 1 Enter the agreed purchase price of the property in Rand (R).
- 2 View your SARS transfer duty liability across graduated statutory tiers.
- 3 Inspect the effective transfer tax percentage and total acquisition capital required.
Questions
What is the tax-free property threshold in South Africa?
Under 2024/2025 SARS transfer duty tables, properties purchased for R1,100,000 or less incur zero transfer duty.
At what property price do you start paying transfer duty in South Africa?
Under current SARS transfer duty tables, properties purchased for R1,100,000 or less are 100% exempt from transfer duty.
Do you pay transfer duty when buying from a developer in South Africa?
No. When buying a new property from a VAT-registered property developer, VAT (15%) is included in the purchase price and no transfer duty is payable.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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