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Swedish property deed fee (lagfart) calculator

Calculate the cost of registering ownership of a Swedish property: stamp duty on the higher of the purchase price or previous year's tax assessment value, plus the SEK 825 processing fee.

Lagfart result

Stamp duty is calculated on the higher taxable base and combined with the fixed registration fee.

Total lagfart cost: SEK 45,825
Stamp duty (lagfartsskatt): SEK 45,000
Registration fee: SEK 825
Tax base used: SEK 3,000,000
Rate applied: 1.50%

Analysis & guidance

Budget for pantbrev too
Lagfart is separate from pantbrev (2% on new mortgage deed amounts). Include both in your cash plan.
Check the taxeringsvärde
If the tax assessment is higher than the purchase price, it drives the stamp duty—do not overlook it.
Company purchases cost more
Legal entities pay 4.25%, so ownership structure can change the total cash needed at closing.

Frequently asked questions

What is lagfart (registration of ownership) 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.

Do you pay lagfart when buying a bostadsrätt?

No. A bostadsrätt is a right to occupy a home in a tenant-owner association, not a direct purchase of real property, so ownership is not registered through lagfart.

What is lagfart?

Lagfart is Sweden's registration of ownership for real property and site leaseholds. For a purchase, the cost normally combines stamp duty with Lantmäteriet's fixed processing fee. Private individuals pay 1.5%, while companies and other legal entities pay 4.25%.

Why use the higher value?

Lantmäteriet compares the purchase price with the tax assessment value from the year before ownership registration is granted. It rounds the higher amount down to the nearest SEK 1,000 before applying stamp duty. The calculator shows that taxable base explicitly.

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.

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 19 July 2026.

What you pay

Lagfart cost is typically:

stampDuty = taxBase * rate
total = 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.

How to read this calculator

These results are meant as guidance. They are based on rules, assumptions, and simplified models that can differ from your exact real-world situation.

Estimate, not a legal decision

Use the result as decision support and planning help. For high-stakes choices, confirm the details with the relevant authority, lender, employer, or adviser.

Methodology

Each calculator uses defined inputs, assumptions, and logic. We explain the broader approach on the methodology page.

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Sources and updates

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Work out the cash deposit while reserving money for lagfart and pantbrev.

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