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Stamp Duty Calculator (BSD + ABSD)

Estimate Buyer's Stamp Duty and Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty on a residential purchase. Duty is charged on the higher of price or market value.

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BSD is progressive from 1% to 6% and is paid by every buyer. ABSD depends on your profile: SC 0/20/30%, PR 5/30/35%, foreigner 60% (any), entity 65%. Under FTAs, US nationals (and nationals/PRs of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) are treated as Singapore Citizens. Pay within 14 days of exercising the option.

Total Stamp Duty

BSD + ABSD
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BSD and ABSD explained

Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) is paid by every buyer on a progressive scale: 1% on the first S$180k, 2% on the next S$180k, 3% on the next S$640k, 4% on the next S$500k, 5% on the next S$1.5m, and 6% above S$3m. For example, BSD on a S$2m home is S$69,600.

Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) is a cooling measure layered on top, based on residency and how many residential properties you already own. Rates have held since 27 April 2023: Singapore Citizens pay 0% on a first home, 20% on a second and 30% on a third or more; PRs pay 5%/30%/35%; foreigners pay 60% on any purchase; entities pay 65%. Both are computed on the higher of price or market value, and a married-couple remission can apply when first-timer SC couples buy a second home jointly.

FAQ

Who pays ABSD?
PRs on their first property (5%), citizens on their second (20%) or more (30%), and all foreigners (60%). First-time Singapore citizens pay no ABSD.
Price or valuation?
Both BSD and ABSD are computed on the higher of the purchase price or IRAS market valuation.
When is it due?
Generally within 14 days of exercising the Option to Purchase (or 30 days if the document is signed overseas). Late payment incurs penalties.
Any exemptions?
US nationals and nationals/PRs of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are treated as SC for ABSD under FTAs. A married-couple ABSD remission can apply in some cases.