Legal fee schedule | RB CONSEIL

Legal fee schedule

Sales

I. Residential Properties (payable by the seller or the buyer depending on the terms of the agreement):
Up to €250,000  6% incl. VAT (20% VAT included)
Over €250,000  5% incl. VAT (20% VAT included)


II. Land (payable by the seller or the buyer depending on the terms of the agreement):
Up to €500,000  10% incl. VAT (20% VAT included)
Over €500,000  8% incl. VAT (20% VAT included)


III. Businesses (payable by the seller or the buyer depending on the terms of the agreement):
10% excluding VAT on the sale price (+ 20% VAT)

Rentals

I. For residential use – Tenant’s Primary Residence (individual tenant):
Payable by the tenant* (ALUR Law): €12 + €3 = €15 / m² maximum
Payable by the landlord**: 1 month’s rent excluding charges


II. For residential use – Secondary Residence or Corporate Tenant:
Payable by the tenant: 1 month’s rent excluding charges
Payable by the landlord: 1 month’s rent excluding charges


III. For professional or commercial use:
Payable by the tenant: 15% excluding VAT of the annual rent excluding charges (+ 20% VAT)
Payable by the landlord: 1 month’s rent excluding charges

 

Reminder: The current applicable VAT rate in France is 20%.
 

Our firm does not directly handle rental management / property administration and does not receive or manage any funds. However, we can recommend a specialized associate upon simple request.


* : Tenant-borne rental fees cover only the preparation of the application file, property viewings, lease drafting, and move-in/move-out inspections.
** : Negotiation fees are borne exclusively by the property owner/landlord.