Puerto Rico Mortgage and Closing Cost Calculator: Buying and Selling
Use this Puerto Rico mortgage calculator with closing costs and notary fees to see your monthly payment plus every estimated notary, stamp and registry fee. Choose I'm buying to see the cash you need at closing, or I'm selling to see your estimated net proceeds.
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Comparison: what you pay today vs. Act 60
Enter the combined effective rate (federal, state and local) you pay today where you live. The percentages shown are editable examples only.
Estimated savings with the decree
Educational example based on published rates: 0% or 4% on gains after you become a resident, dividends and interest, and 5% on pre-residency gains recognized after 10 years. We are not lawyers or CPAs. It excludes federal taxes, requirements, decree fees and the donation. Compare with what you pay today where you live: the current rates are editable examples, so use yours. Salaries are not covered by this scenario. The 4% business rate applies only with an export services decree. Confirm everything with your attorney and CPA.
Informational estimate. Stamp, receipt and registry amounts follow the notarial fee schedule published by the Fondo de Fianza Notarial; notary fees, broker commission, title insurance, lender charges and taxes are negotiable or case-specific and appear as examples you can change. This is not legal, tax or financial advice: confirm the numbers with your notary and CPA before you decide.
Puerto Rico Closing Costs Calculator: What Buyers Pay
Besides the down payment, buyers pay notary fees, Internal Revenue and Legal Aid stamps, registry presentation and inscription fees, a title study and, when financing, lender charges. Therefore, this calculator adds each item and shows the total cash you need on closing day.
Puerto Rico Notary Fee Calculator: How Notarial Fees Work
The registry fees and stamps follow the notarial fee schedule. For example, presentation costs $15 per document; inscription costs $50 on the first $25,000 plus $4 for each additional $1,000; Internal Revenue stamps on the original deed cost $2 on the first $1,000 plus $1 for each additional $1,000; and the Legal Aid stamp is $5 on the original and $2.50 per copy for each $50,000 bracket. As a result, on a $1,000,000 sale with one certified copy these charges add up to about $5,616.50. Notary fees are negotiable and are commonly estimated at 0.5% to 1% of the price.
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Property in Puerto Rico?
Selling costs include the broker commission (negotiable; the calculator uses 6% as the standard and lets you adjust it from 1% to 10%), cancelling the existing mortgage at the Registry, any CRIM balances and agreed repairs. In addition, you should estimate the tax on your gain. The I'm selling tab shows what you keep after everything is paid.
Selling Property in Puerto Rico: Taxes, Capital Gains and Non-Resident Withholding
If you are a resident, the capital gain is the sale price minus what you paid, documented improvements and selling costs. If you are a non-resident, the buyer must withhold tax and the seller bears it; published rates are 15% for U.S. citizens, 25% for other individuals and 29% for foreign corporations. However, rules vary by case, so a CPA should confirm the rate and the paperwork. Act 60 decree holders may be treated differently: read our Act 60 guide.
Act 60 Scenario: Capital Gains With a Decree
Also, the Act 60 tab shows an example of the tax you would pay with a resident investor decree. Therefore, you can compare a projected capital gain with and without a decree. However, it is only an educational example: we are not lawyers or CPAs. Read our Act 60 guide too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to sell a house in Puerto Rico?
It depends on the commission, the mortgage to cancel, registry fees and the tax on the gain. Also, use the I'm selling tab to see your estimated net with your own numbers.
Who pays notary fees in Puerto Rico?
The purchase contract decides. Typically, the buyer pays the notary and inscription costs, while the seller pays to cancel the mortgage and the commission. Likewise, other splits are common.
Do you pay capital gains tax in Puerto Rico?
Mainly capital gains tax or non-resident withholding. Thus, talk to your CPA before you sign the contract.
How much cash do I need to buy with a mortgage?
Your down payment plus closing costs. In short, the I'm buying tab shows the total cash at closing.
Sources: Fondo de Fianza Notarial notarial calculator and Hacienda Bulletin 22-01. Informational content; not legal or tax advice. Consult your notary and CPA.