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Property Taxes and Buying Costs in Lithuania

Budget 1โ€“3% on top of the price for a resale apartment. On a 60 mยฒ apartment in Vilnius (about โ‚ฌ162,000) that is roughly โ‚ฌ1,620โ€“โ‚ฌ4,860.

Costs when you buy

Transfer tax
None
Notary fee
Regulated tariff, typically well under 1% of price
Registry fee
Small fixed fee
VAT on new builds
21%, usually included in the price

Costs while you own

Real estate tax (reformed from 2026)
Main home exempt up to โ‚ฌ450,000; other residential property taxed from โ‚ฌ50,000 at 0.2โ€“1% progressive

Tax on rental income

Rental income is taxed at a flat 15% personal income tax rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What taxes do you pay when buying property in Lithuania?โ†“
Transfer tax: None. Notary fee: Regulated tariff, typically well under 1% of price. Registry fee: Small fixed fee. VAT on new builds: 21%, usually included in the price.
What are total closing costs in Lithuania?โ†“
Typically 1โ€“3% of the purchase price for a resale apartment.
How is rental income taxed in Lithuania for non-residents?โ†“
Rental income is taxed at a flat 15% personal income tax rate.
Buying property in Lithuania: step-by-step guide โ†’

Last reviewed 2026-10. General information, not tax or legal advice: rates change and often depend on region and buyer status, so confirm with a local notary, lawyer or tax adviser. Sources: LRT: Lithuanian parliament approves real estate taxes, Grant Thornton Lithuania: 2026 tax reform overview.