São Paulo city property transfer tax (ITBI)
Brazil · São Paulo (city) · ITBI – Imposto sobre Transmissão de Bens Imóveis (Município de São Paulo)
Paid DAMSP accepted by the notary immediately with the bank receipt; reflected in city systems within about 1–2 business days
What the report shows
Municipal tax on the onerous transfer of real estate in the city of São Paulo, paid by the buyer. The notary will not sign the deed and the land registry will not register the transfer without proof of payment.
Who needs it
property buyers, foreign investors buying in São Paulo, real-estate lawyers, notaries' clients, auction buyers
Why people order it
buy an apartment or house, pay before signing the deed, private purchase contract, auction or court adjudication
Legal limits
Anyone may file the declaration and pay; the taxpayer is the buyer, who remains responsible for correct data. Guides are issued only online – the city never sends guides by WhatsApp or SMS.
Issued by
São Paulo Municipal Finance Department (Secretaria Municipal da Fazenda – Prefeitura de São Paulo) · Official source
Questions and answers
How do I get São Paulo city property transfer tax (ITBI)?
Only the person concerned can obtain it, directly from São Paulo Municipal Finance Department (Secretaria Municipal da Fazenda – Prefeitura de São Paulo). Prefeitura SP → Fazenda → ITBI → online declaration (internet only) → choose urban property (IPTU registration) → enter SQL number, transaction type and value, buyer/seller data, financing details → system calculates and issues the DAMSP guide → pay at an authorised bank.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.