Property Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate the standard BSD and Additional ABSD for your next 2026 Singapore residential purchase.
Understanding Stamp Duty
When you buy a residential property in Singapore, you are subject to two types of stamp duty:
1. Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD): This is paid by every buyer regardless of nationality or property count. It is calculated based on the purchase price or market value.
2. Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD): This is an additional tax for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents buying their 2nd or subsequent homes, and for foreigners/entities buying any residential property.
How to Use This Calculator
- Property Price - Use the higher of the purchase price or the current market valuation.
- Buyer Profile - Select your residency status (Citizen, PR, Foreigner) and whether this is your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd property.
- View Total Tax - The calculator combines both taxes into a single 'Total Stamp Duty' figure.
Calculation Formula & Example
The Formula
Total = BSD (Tiered) + ABSD (Fixed Rate)
Where:
- BSD Tiers = 1% to 6% based on price brackets.
- ABSD Rate = Varies from 0% (SC 1st) to 60% (Foreigner).
Example Calculation
SC buying a 2nd home at S$1.5M:
BSD (S$53,200) + ABSD (20% of S$1.5M = S$300,000) = S$353,200.
Benefits of Using This Calculator
- Financial Preparedness - Stamp duty must be paid in cash within 14 days of the sale—knowing the amount early is critical.
- Investment Analysis - See how the high ABSD for foreigners or 2nd properties affects your potential ROI.
- Remission Awareness - Identify if you quality for married couple remissions to get your ABSD refunded.
Calculator Use Cases
Decide if you should 'Sell 1st, Buy 2nd' to avoid paying up-front ABSD.
Visualize the massive 60% tax hurdle for non-residents in the current market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Financial Tools
Related Articles
Stay Updated with Financial Tips
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on personal finance, investment strategies, and financial tools.