Taxes & fees
What are the closing costs when buying property in El Salvador?
For an ordinary USD sale, Vivo Latam's own mortgage calculator plans for a notary fee of about 1% of the price, a CNR registration fee (about $0.63 per started $100 of price, with an $8.86 minimum and a $5,400 maximum), and a transfer tax of about 3% on the amount over roughly $28,571. If you finance the purchase, add an appraisal (around $350) and a bank origination fee of about 1% of the loan. These are the calculator's planning assumptions, not a government tariff schedule — confirm the final figures with your notary and lender before closing.
Related resource
Estimate the cash you need to close on a property in El Salvador: ITBR transfer tax, CNR registration, notary fees and your down payment, in one tool.
Related questions
- Does El Salvador have an annual property tax?
El Salvador does not currently levy a recurring annual property tax on real estate.
- Can a foreigner buy property in El Salvador?
In general, yes — foreign buyers do not need Salvadoran citizenship or residency to purchase most property.
- How much down payment do I need to buy a home in El Salvador?
There isn't one fixed number. Vivo Latam's mortgage calculator lets you test a down payment anywhere from 5% to 50% of the price, because the minimum a bank…