How much does the notary cost when you buy property in Albania?
The Albanian notary charges a percentage of the contract value: 0.35% up to 6,000,000 ALL (about €65,200), falling to 0.23% above 100,000,000 ALL, under the Ministry of Justice tariff (Order 279/2012 as amended in 2020). On a €100,000 flat that is roughly €300–333; if the contract price is below the zone reference price, the fee is computed on the reference price.
Data compiled by Fedir AlpatovUpdated
The tariff
| Value of the contract (ALL) | Approx. EUR at 92.02 | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000 – 6,000,000 | up to ≈ 65,200 | 0.35% |
| 6,000,001 – 15,000,000 | ≈ 65,200 – 163,000 | 0.30% |
| 15,000,001 – 50,000,000 | ≈ 163,000 – 543,400 | 0.28% |
| 50,000,001 – 100,000,000 | ≈ 543,400 – 1,086,700 | 0.25% |
| above 100,000,000 | above ≈ 1,086,700 | 0.23% |
Method: EUR at the Bank of Albania rate of 92.02 ALL/EUR (9 September 2026). The fee is applied to the reference price when the contract price is lower.
Sources · 1
- DATA-PURCHASE-0001100000–6000000 % of contract value (excluding VAT on thnotary_fee_for_a_sale_contract_of_contractConfidence: MEDIUMPeriod: grid from 2012; cited as current in 2023 articleverified 2026-09-09alprofitconsult.al — Tarifat, taksat dhe tatimet e kalimit të pronësisë
Other notary acts a buyer may need
| Act | Fee (ALL) | Approx. EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Special power of attorney | 3,000 | ≈ 33 |
| General power of attorney | 5,000 | ≈ 54 |
| Signature certification | 2,000 | ≈ 22 |
| Certified copy, per copy | 300 | ≈ 3 |
| Filing the registration request at ASHK | 4,000 | ≈ 43 |
Method: EUR at 92.02 ALL/EUR (Bank of Albania, 9 September 2026), rounded.
Sources · 2
- DATA-PURCHASE-001132.6–54.34 EUR per actNotary fee for a power of attorney: special 3,000 ALL, general 5,000 ALLConfidence: MEDIUMPeriod: 2020–2026verified 2026-10-19monitor.al — Ndryshon udhëzimi për tarifat që paguhen te noteri; shërbime të reja për ASHK
- Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: instruction amendment c. 2020 (cited as current)verified 2026-09-09monitor.al — Ndryshon udhëzimi për tarifat që paguhen te noteri; shërbime të reja për ASHK
How to read the bill
- The base is the contract value, or the zone reference price when that is higher.
- The notary also handles translation of the deed when a party does not speak Albanian; translation is billed separately.
- The notary's one-stop service files the registration request at ASHK for 4,000 ALL; the ASHK fee itself (5,000 ALL) is separate.
Questions and answers
Between 0.23% and 0.35% of the contract value, depending on the size of the deal.
It is agreed between the parties; in practice the buyer usually pays it.
Not confirmed in any source we opened. Ask the notary for a written quote with taxes.
Sources
- alprofitconsult.al — Tarifat, taksat dhe tatimet e kalimit të pronësisë, 2023-06-13 (accessed 2026-09-09)
- monitor.al — Ndryshon udhëzimi për tarifat që paguhen te noteri; shërbime të reja për ASHK, 2020-01-01 (accessed 2026-09-09)
What is missing
Gaps we know about: questions we have no reliable data for yet.
- Whether the bands apply to the whole value or band by band.
- Whether 20% VAT is added to notary fees.
- No minimum fee for apartments and no maximum cap found.
- The tariff comes from three matching secondary sources; the official consolidated order was not opened.