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Lagfart (stamp duty) calculator
Estimate Swedish lagfart costs by combining stamp duty and the fixed registration fee, using the highest of purchase price or tax assessment value.
Frequently asked questions
What is lagfart in Sweden?
Lagfart is the registration of ownership for a property. When you apply for lagfart you pay Swedish stamp duty plus a fixed registration fee to Lantmäteriet.
Is lagfart calculated on purchase price or tax assessment value?
It’s calculated on the higher of the purchase price and the tax assessment value (taxeringsvärde).
What rates apply?
Private individuals generally pay 1.5%. Companies and other legal entities generally pay 4.25%.
Does lagfart include pantbrev?
No. Pantbrev (mortgage deed) is a separate cost, typically 2% on any new mortgage deed amount plus a fee.
What is lagfart?
Lagfart is the Swedish stamp duty paid when you register as the new owner of a property. The tax is based on the higher of the purchase price or the latest tax assessment value, plus a fixed registration fee to Lantmäteriet. For private buyers the rate is 1.5%, while companies and other legal entities pay 4.25%.
Why use the higher value?
Swedish rules require stamp duty to be calculated on the higher of the agreed purchase price or the tax assessment value. That prevents under-reporting the price to reduce tax. The calculator highlights which value was used so you know why the lagfart cost looks the way it does.
Plan your total transaction cost
Lagfart is one of two major fees when you buy a home in Sweden. The other is pantbrev (2% on any new mortgage deed amount). Use both numbers in your budget so you have enough cash for down payment, stamp duty, pantbrev, and moving costs.
Lagfart in Sweden: stamp duty and registration fee
When you buy a property in Sweden, you usually need to apply for lagfart (registration of ownership). The cost consists of stamp duty plus a fixed registration fee paid to Lantmäteriet.
What you pay
Lagfart cost is typically:
stampDuty = taxBase * ratetotal = stampDuty + registrationFee
The tax base is the higher of:
- purchase price
- tax assessment value (taxeringsvärde)
Rates (typical)
- Private individuals: 1.5%
- Companies / legal entities: 4.25%
A fixed fee is added on top.
Why the higher value is used
Rules require using the higher of purchase price and tax assessment value. This prevents under-reporting the price to reduce tax.
Don’t forget pantbrev
Lagfart is not the only closing cost. Pantbrev (mortgage deed) is separate and often applies if you need new mortgage deed amounts.
Use the calculator to see which base is used and how the rate affects your total.
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