How many kinds of expenses shall a foreigner pay to the local authorities when he/she purchases real estate in Beijing?
When a foreigner purchases real estate in Beijing, he/she shall pay: 
1) Stamp tax: 0.03%; 
2) Deed tax: for houses within 120 square meters: 2% of the contract amount; for houses beyond 120 square meters: the house will be divided into two parts: the part within 120 square meters shall be charged 2% of the value of this part, the other part that is beyond 120 square meters shall be charged 4% of the remaining value accordingly. 
 
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