Buyer's stamp duty calculator
Buyer's stamp duty (BSD) is paid on every property purchase in Singapore. It is worked out in bands on the purchase price or the market value, whichever is higher.
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Result
Worked exampleBuyer's stamp duty, residential
$44,600
2.97% of $1,500,000
| 1% on the first $180,000 | $1,800 |
|---|---|
| 2% on the next $180,000 | $3,600 |
| 3% on the next $640,000 | $19,200 |
| 4% on the next $500,000 | $20,000 |
| Buyer's stamp duty (rounded down to the dollar) | $44,600 |
- BSD is due within 14 days of signing the purchase document.
- Buying a second home, or buying as a foreigner or a company? Additional buyer's stamp duty (ABSD) may be due as well.
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What you entered: Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher: $1,500,000 Type of property: Residential The results: Buyer's stamp duty: $44,600 Share of the price: 2.97%
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Buyer's stamp duty
| Purchase price or market value | Residential | Non-residential |
|---|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% | 1% |
| Next $180,000 | 2% | 2% |
| Next $640,000 | 3% | 3% |
| Next $500,000 | 4% | 4% |
| Next $1,500,000 | 5% | 5% |
| Remaining amount | 6% | 5% |
Worked out band by band on the purchase price or the market value, whichever is higher, and rounded down to the dollar.
- Source: IRAS: Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD). Last checked against this source on 27 September 2026.
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