Transfer tax in Galicia
General rate of 8% when buying a resale home. A single rate on the whole value.
Calculate your transfer tax
The tax office calculates the tax on the reference value whenever it exceeds the price you pay.
Transfer tax (ITP)
€16,000
General rate · 8.00% on €200,000
You are close to a lower rate
Depends on your age.
Depends on your wealth.
The transfer tax is only one part. What can really cost you money are charges, debts and differences between the listing and the Catastro.
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Reduced rates in Galicia
Main home
7%- The home must be your main residence and worth no more than €240,000.
- Your wealth plus the home's value may not exceed €240,000.
- The ceiling rises by €30,000 for each additional household member.
Buyers under 36
3%- Under 36 on the purchase date.
- Main home of up to €240,000.
- Your wealth plus the home's value may not exceed €240,000.
Large family
3%- Large-family certificate.
- Main home of up to €400,000.
- Family wealth plus the home may not exceed €400,000, rising by €50,000 per additional member.
Single-parent family
3%- Single-parent family certificate.
- Main home of up to €240,000.
Disability of 65% or more
3%- Recognised disability of 65% or more.
- The home must be your main residence.
Victims of gender violence
3%- Proven status as a victim of gender violence.
- The home must be your main residence.
Rural or sparsely populated parish
5%- The home must be in a rural or sparsely populated parish (Orden de 9 de febrero de 2017).
- It must be your main residence.
- If you also qualify for the 3% rate, a 100% deduction of the quota may apply.
Frequently asked questions
- How much transfer tax do you pay in Galicia?
- The general rate for buying a resale home is 8%. A single rate on the whole value.
- What reduced rates are there in Galicia?
- Main home: 7%. Buyers under 36: 3%. Large family: 3%. Single-parent family: 3%. Disability of 65% or more: 3%. Victims of gender violence: 3%. Rural or sparsely populated parish: 5%.
- What if I buy a new build in Galicia?
- You will pay IVA at 10% plus stamp duty, whose general rate is 1,5%.
- What value is it calculated on?
- Since Ley 11/2021 the taxable base is the Catastro reference value whenever it exceeds the price stated in the deed. The Constitutional Court upheld this unanimously in its ruling 13/2026 of 12 February. If the reference value is lower, the declared price applies.
Source
Decreto Legislativo 1/2011 (TR de tributos cedidos), redacción de la Ley 10/2023, in force since 1/1/2024. Last reviewed: 9/6/2026.
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