Stamp duty
Stamp Duty is the tax payable to IRAS on dutiable documents like :
- lease/tenancy agreement on properties
- Sale/Purchase documents on properties
- Mortgages for Propeties
For the purpose of purchasing a unit at Sengkang Grand Residences, 2 types of stamp duties may be applicable to you based on your number of properties ownership.
- Buyer Stamp Duty (BSD)
- Additional Buyer Stamp Duty (ABSD)
Buyer Stamp Duty (BSD)
Purchase Price / Valuation of the Property | BSD rates |
---|---|
First $180,000 | 1% |
Next $180,000 | 2% |
Next $640,000 | 3% |
Remaining Amount | 4% |
* BSD is based on Purchase Price or Valuation of the Property which ever is higher
Additional Buyer Stamp Duty (ABSD)
Nationality | 1st Property | 2nd Property | 3rd Property |
---|---|---|---|
Singapore Citizens | N.A. | 12% | 15% |
Permanent Residences | 5% | 15% | 15% |
Foreigners | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Entities / Companies | 25% | 25% | 25% |
* Under the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Nationals and Permanent Residents of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and Nationals of the United States of America will be accorded the same Stamp Duty treatment as Singapore Citizens
Example
Mr and Mrs Yeo who already own 1 property, decided to purchase a 3 bedrooms unit at Sengkang Grand Residences at $1.3 million. Both are Singapore Citizen. What is the amount of BSD and ASBD?
BSD = $1.3 million * 4% - $15,400 = $36,600
ABSD = $1.3 million * 12% = $156,000
Deadlines for Stamp Duty payment
Please contact us if you need clarification on Stamp Duty. Our friendly consultants will be able to share more about ABSD with you.