Property deed fee in Sweden: lagfart and stamp duty
When you buy real property in Sweden, you normally apply for lagfart (registration of ownership). For a purchase, the cost is usually stamp duty plus Lantmäteriet's fixed SEK 825 processing fee.
Rules and fees checked against Lantmäteriet on 28 August 2026.
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 for a purchase
- Private individuals: 1.5%
- Companies / legal entities: 4.25%
A fixed SEK 825 fee is added on top. The higher value is rounded down to the nearest SEK 1,000 before the percentage is applied.
Worked example: private buyer
Suppose a house costs SEK 3,000,000 and its previous-year tax assessment value is SEK 2,500,000. The purchase price is higher, so the calculator uses SEK 3,000,000:
- stamp duty:
3,000,000 × 1.5% = SEK 45,000 - processing fee:
SEK 825 - total lagfart cost: SEK 45,825
If the tax assessment value were higher than the purchase price, that higher value would be the starting point instead.
Which tax assessment value applies?
Lantmäteriet uses the tax assessment value from the year before ownership registration is granted. A current-year value cannot normally be used. If no previous-year value exists, you may need a value certificate from a qualified expert.
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 mortgage deed calculator, mortgage calculator, and down payment calculator to complete the purchase budget.
Important limitations
This calculator estimates a straightforward purchase of real property or a site leasehold. It does not determine the final fee for gifts, inheritance, division of property, dormant applications, multiple acquisition documents, or properties without a usable assessment value. A Swedish bostadsrätt is not registered through lagfart. Lantmäteriet makes the final decision and may charge more than one processing fee.
Official guidance: Lantmäteriet's stamp duty and fees and registration of ownership.