The State Duma reduced by 50% the cost of state duty when donating real estate to family members

In the second and third readings, the State Duma of Russia adopted a law on a 50% discount for paying state fees for certifying contracts for the donation of real estate to family members and close relatives at a notary. This was reported on July 10 by the parliamentary television of the State Duma.

"When registering real estate transactions, it is necessary to lower the threshold and simplify procedures for close relatives in order to avoid difficulties," Artyom Kiryanov, deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, is quoted as saying.

It clarifies that the law applies to spouses, parents, relatives and adopted children, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers and sisters.

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