Buying in Singapore
Stamp duty calculator
Buyer’s Stamp Duty applies to every purchase. Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty applies to homes and depends on who is buying and how many homes they will own. What can I afford? →
Work out your stamp duty
What the buyer pays IRAS on top of the price. Change any answer to see the effect.
Total stamp duty$24,6002.5% of the price
- Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $24,600Up to 6%, in bands
- Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $0None for a citizen’s first home
How the Buyer’s Stamp Duty adds up
| Part of the price | Rate | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% | $1,800 |
| Next $180,000 | 2% | $3,600 |
| Next $640,000 | 3% | $19,200 |
Rates from IRAS: Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 14 Feb 2023) and Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 26 Apr 2023), checked 6 Oct 2026. Duty is on the higher of the price or market value and is due within 14 days of signing. Some buyers can get ABSD back or pay less, e.g. married couples who sell their first home within 6 months; see IRAS. An estimate, not tax advice.