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Norway — Property: Property Taxes

Norwegian buyers pay 2.5% stamp duty on the property value at registration, plus a separate registration fee of NOK 545.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceNorwegian Tax Administration — Stamp duty (document tax)Last reviewed: 2026-10-23

Why this matters

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Key facts

  • Stamp duty is 2.5% of the sale value at registration of the document transferring ownership.
  • Kartverket charges a separate deed registration fee of NOK 545.
  • Exemptions exist mainly for transfers between spouses, certain divorce settlements and inheritance, but the registration fee is still billed.
  • The 2.5% is based on market value, so confirm any change before buying.

Steps

  1. Determine the property's value — The municipality typically assesses the property's value.
  2. Calculate the tax — Apply the applicable tax rate to the assessed value.
  3. Pay the tax — Submit payment before the due date, which is usually in March.

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