Closing costs in the canton of Jura
Overview
Jura reorganised its transfer duty with the revision passed at the end of 2023: since 2024 a tiered tariff applies — the base rate up to a statutory price threshold, and a higher rate only on the part of the price above it. In the same stroke the former preferential rate for the first owner-occupied home was abolished; a reduction now exists only for acquisitions among relatives in the direct line. A Jura peculiarity: the mutation duty and the pledge duty live in the same act, which names the debtor for both directly. Deeds are notarized by independent notaries under a cantonal decree; the land register charges in indexed points rather than fixed francs.
All rates with who pays, source and check date are bundled in the table; how the tiering plays out for your budget is shown by the calculator. The canton overview and the guide to the transfer tax provide the wider context.
The four cost blocks
| Cost block | Tariff | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer tax | tiered rate Source: rsju.jura.ch · Last checked: | Buyer |
| Notary fees | tiered rate (plus VAT) Source: rsju.jura.ch · Last checked: | Buyer |
| Land register fees | flat rate Source: rsju.jura.ch · Last checked: | Buyer |
| Mortgage note | several fees (plus VAT) Source: rsju.jura.ch · Last checked: | Buyer |
Frequently asked questions
Does Jura still offer relief for the first home?
No. The former preferential rate for first-time buyers of a primary residence was abolished with the latest revision; a reduced rate remains only for relatives in the direct line.
How does the tiered duty work?
Up to a statutory price threshold the base rate applies; the part of the price above it attracts a higher rate — so only the excess is charged more, not the whole purchase price.
Who owes the mutation and pledge duties?
The act names both debtors directly — the acquirer on a purchase, the person creating the pledge on a mortgage note. Both duties sit in the same cantonal act; there are no municipal surcharges.