What is the process for registering property in Northern Cyprus?
To register a property in your name in Northern Cyprus, you need to follow several steps.
Property Registration in Northern Cyprus
- Signing the purchase agreement
- Registering the agreement with the tax office (more details)
- Registering the agreement with the land registry (TAPU)
- Submitting an application to the Council of Ministers for permission (more details)
- Transferring the title to your name
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to carry out property transactions in Northern Cyprus?
Under the new law, real estate activities can be conducted by companies that are members of the Northern Cyprus Association of Realtors. More about the law.
What is a title deed and why is it needed?
The title deed (or Title Deed in English) or kochan (from the Turkish "Taşınmaz Mal Koçanı") is a legal ownership document for the property issued by the Land Registry.
In what order are taxes on property purchases paid?
First, stamp duty and cadastral fees are paid, then VAT, and finally the title transfer fee. For more information - check our tax guide for property purchases.
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