Buyer's Stamp Duty Rates

The Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) in Singapore is a tax imposed on buyers when they purchase properties. The BSD rates vary depending on the property’s purchase price.

Purchase Price / Market ValueRates for Residential Properties Rates For Non-Residential Properties
First $180,0001%1%
Next $180,0002%2%
Next $640,0003%3%
Next $500,0004%4%
Next $1.5 million5%5%
In excess of $3 million6%5%
Property valueFormula for quick BSD calculation
$180,000 or less1% x purchase price or market value = BSD 
Between $180,000 to less than $360,000(2% x purchase price or market value) – $1,800 = BSD 
Between $360,000 to less than $1 million(3% x purchase price or market value) – $5,400 = BSD 
Between $1 million to less than $1.5 million(4% x purchase price or market value) – $15,400 = BSD 
Between $1.5 million to less than $3 million(5% x purchase price or market value) – $30,400 = BSD 
More than $3 million(6% x purchase price or market value) – $60,400 = BSD 

Please note that government policies and tax regulations can change over time. To get the most up-to-date information on the Buyer’s Stamp Duty in Singapore, we recommend you to check with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) or to consult a professional tax advisor.

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