Stamp Duty & ABSD
Understanding Buyer's, Additional Buyer's, and Seller's Stamp Duty
Updated March 2026 ยท Singapore regulations
Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD)
BSD applies to every property purchase in Singapore, regardless of citizenship, residency, or number of properties owned. It is calculated on the higher of the purchase price or market value.
| Purchase Price Band | BSD Rate |
|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% |
| Next $180,000 ($180,001โ$360,000) | 2% |
| Next $640,000 ($360,001โ$1,000,000) | 3% |
| Next $500,000 ($1,000,001โ$1,500,000) | 4% |
| Next $1,500,000 ($1,500,001โ$3,000,000) | 5% |
| Above $3,000,000 | 6% |
Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD)
ABSD is a surcharge on top of BSD, introduced to cool the property market. Rates effective from 27 April 2023:
| Buyer Profile | 1st Property | 2nd Property | 3rd & Subsequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) | 5% | 30% | 35% |
| Foreigner (any nationality) | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Entity / Company | 65% | 65% | 65% |
Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD)
SSD is payable if you sell a residential property within 3 years of purchase. Designed to discourage short-term flipping.
| Holding Period | SSD Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | 12% |
| More than 1 year, up to 2 years | 8% |
| More than 2 years, up to 3 years | 4% |
| More than 3 years | 0% |
Payment Deadlines
| Stamp Duty | Deadline |
|---|---|
| BSD + ABSD (private property) | Within 14 days of signing OTP / S&P Agreement |
| BSD + ABSD (HDB resale) | Within 14 days of HDB resale approval letter |
| SSD | Within 14 days of signing S&P agreement for the sale |
Late payment attracts a penalty of 5% per annum on the unpaid duty amount.
ABSD Remission for Married Couples
A married couple (at least one SC) buying their first jointly-owned property can claim ABSD remission, treating each partner as buying their first property. SC+PR couples: ABSD remission applies, making the effective rate 0% if neither previously owned property.
Additionally, if an SC buys a 2nd property and sells their 1st within 6 months of purchase (completed property) or 6 months of TOP (under construction), the 20% ABSD paid on the 2nd property can be refunded.