How are the notary's honoraires calculated?

On a sliding scale for private sales (décret 08-243): 3% on the first 500,000 DA, 2% from 500,001 to 1,000,000, and 1% above 1,000,000 DA, then 19% VAT.

Did the registration right change in 2026?

It stays at 5% for a direct sale (Finance Law 2026, art. 252). But a promesse de vente is now taxed 2.5% at the promise and 2.5% at its realization (total 5%), with a fixed 5,000 DA on cancellation.

Usually the buyer, unless agreed otherwise. They are paid at the notary when the sale deed is signed.

Is the result accurate?

It's an estimate: exemptions exist (acquiring a main residence via property development, art. 258) and a stamp duty + ancillary costs are not included. Check with the notary.

Is new or aided housing cheaper on fees?

New housing bought from a private developer still costs 5% (Finance Law 2026 only splits it into 2.5% + 2.5%). Aided/social housing (LPA, AADL, social housing), however, is exempt from the registration right and land-registration tax (art. 258) – pick that option to estimate it. The notary's honoraires and misc fees still apply.

Notary Fees Calculator for buying property in Algeria 2026

Q: What do 'notary fees' include?

Mainly: the registration (transfer) right of 5%, the land-registration tax of 1%, and the notary's honoraires on a 3/2/1 scale plus 19% VAT. About 6–7% of the price in total.

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Property price

DA

The agreed sale price

Housing type

Miscellaneous admin fees

DA

Stamp duty, cadastral extracts and formalities (editable estimate).

Total fees

397,350DA

Registration right (5%)63%

Land-registration tax (1%)13%

Notary honoraires (incl. VAT)19%

Miscellaneous admin fees5%

Property price5,000,000DA

Registration right (5%)250,000DA

Land-registration tax (1%)50,000DA

Notary honoraires (excl. VAT)65,000DA

VAT (19%)12,350DA

Miscellaneous admin fees20,000DA

Total fees397,350DA

Fees as % of price7.9%

Fees as % of price7.9%%

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How it works

Enter the agreed sale price and the housing type.
We compute registration 5% (0% for aided/social housing), land-registration tax 1%, and honoraires (3/2/1) + 19%, then add your misc fees.
We show the itemised fees and the total cost with its share of the price.

Sources: Finance Law 2026 (art. 252 and 258 of the registration code) · décret 08-243 for notary honoraires · DGI.

Hsabet is not affiliated with any of these official organizations – cited for reference only.

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This tool estimates the cost of buying a property in Algeria (the 'notary fees'): the registration (transfer) right of 5%, the land-registration tax of 1%, and the notary's honoraires on a sliding scale (3% / 2% / 1%) plus 19% VAT. They are usually borne by the buyer.

Enter the property price – and, if relevant, pick 'aided/social housing' (registration-exempt) and adjust the miscellaneous admin fees. Indicative result (≈ 6–7% of the price): a small stamp duty is not included; check with the notary.

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