What costs are there on top of the price when buying an apartment in Vietnam?

For a new (primary) apartment from a developer: the registration fee (about 0.5%), the one-time 2% maintenance (sinking) fund calculated on the pre-VAT price, and notary/administrative/certificate fees. VAT (about 10%) is usually already included in the developer’s listed price. For a resale (secondary) purchase: the 0.5% registration fee, notary fees, and a 2% personal income tax that is legally the seller’s but is sometimes negotiated onto the buyer. Figures are indicative and vary by locality and contract value.

What is the 2% maintenance fund based on?

The apartment maintenance (sinking) fund is 2% of the pre-VAT sale price, not the VAT-inclusive total. It is a one-time payment when buying a new unit, paid into the building’s common-area maintenance fund managed by the management board — separate from the monthly management fee.

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Beyond the price, how much extra cash do you need for fees and taxes? Enter the price and transaction type — results update instantly. Figures are indicative only.

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⚠️ Indicative only. VAT (~10%) is usually already in the primary listed price. The 2% maintenance fund is on the pre-VAT price (new apartments only). The 2% transfer tax is legally the seller's but may be negotiated. Notary fees follow a schedule by value; here they are an estimate. Details: taxes & costs when buying.

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