Naddl
2014-06-18 10:30:03
- #1
Hello Mattes,
whether you can simply accept a lower purchase price? That's always a tricky thing. The tax office looks at it very closely; they could miss out on tax :-) I would get a tax advisor, notary, or similar to help you in your position. Then you are on the safe side and won’t experience any surprises.
When “selling” to your girlfriend, real estate transfer tax is always due; only transfers between spouses are tax-free. Nevertheless, fees for the notary, etc., still apply here.
We are not married either but had a GbR contract for the house purchase drawn up by a lawyer. It clearly states who contributed what equity to avoid any later trouble. Maybe you could also choose this way.. then you remain 100% owner but there is a legally binding basis through the GbR contract regarding the amount your girlfriend contributes/pays etc... But even here, an advisor can certainly help you.
Best regards and good luck :-)
whether you can simply accept a lower purchase price? That's always a tricky thing. The tax office looks at it very closely; they could miss out on tax :-) I would get a tax advisor, notary, or similar to help you in your position. Then you are on the safe side and won’t experience any surprises.
When “selling” to your girlfriend, real estate transfer tax is always due; only transfers between spouses are tax-free. Nevertheless, fees for the notary, etc., still apply here.
We are not married either but had a GbR contract for the house purchase drawn up by a lawyer. It clearly states who contributed what equity to avoid any later trouble. Maybe you could also choose this way.. then you remain 100% owner but there is a legally binding basis through the GbR contract regarding the amount your girlfriend contributes/pays etc... But even here, an advisor can certainly help you.
Best regards and good luck :-)