How much are notary fees in Malta?
Dr. Michael LaferlaNotary · Notary, Notarial Council of MaltaNotary fees in Malta are regulated under Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and customarily work out at around 1% of the purchase price, though they vary with the complexity of the searches required. On top of the professional fee, the buyer covers the cost of the searches and the registration of the deed. The notary also collects the stamp duty due on the transaction and pays it to the tax authorities on your behalf — so the notary's own fee is separate from the tax.
The notary's professional fee is for the work of drafting the deeds and carrying out the searches and due diligence that confirm the property is safe to buy. It's set by scale under Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and customarily works out at around 1% of the price, varying with the complexity of the searches.
Budget separately for the searches and registration fees, and remember the notary also handles the stamp duty — which is a tax, not part of the notary's fee. As a rule in Malta, the buyer engages and pays the notary.
Confirm the exact fee with your notary before you engage them.
