Transfer duty

Red denotes recent changes.

Rates of transfer duty for individuals
Property value Rates of tax
R0 - R500 000 0%
R500 001 - R1 000 000 5% on the value above R500 000
R1 000 001 and above R25 000 plus 8% on the value above R1 million

  • Acquisitions of property by persons other than natural persons - 8% of the value.


Information based on legislation as at 11 February 2009.