Are you losing thousands in property taxes in Brazil?
The São Paulo trap vs. smarter cities
Are you losing thousands in property taxes in Brazil?
The São Paulo trap vs. smarter cities
R$ 15,000
ITBI on a R$500,000 apartment in São Paulo capital
On top of ITBI, you pay notary fees (~R$4,000), registry (~1.5% / R$7,500), mandatory certificates (R$400–800), and sworn translations. Total extra: up to 6% of price.
✘ Mito
São Paulo locks you at 3% ITBI
✓ Verdade
Cities like Curitiba offer 2.5% — a R$2,500 saving
Dica
Notary and registry fees are state-regulated, but rates drop outside capital regions. In São Paulo state interior, notary fees can be R$3,000–3,500 instead of R$4,500.
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The difference between 3% and 2.5% isn't just 0.5% — it's R$2,500 back in your pocket.
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