BSD rates in Singapore, current and historic
What are the buyer's stamp duty (BSD) rates in Singapore?
Buyer's stamp duty is charged in tiers of the price or market value, whichever is higher: 1% on the first S$180,000, 2% on the next S$180,000, 3% on the next S$640,000, 4% on the next S$500,000, 5% on the next S$1,500,000 and 6% on the rest. The rates have changed two times since 20 Feb 2018.
In force today
| Portion of the price or market value | Rate |
|---|---|
| First S$180,000 | 1% |
| S$180,000 to S$360,000 | 2% |
| S$360,000 to S$1,000,000 | 3% |
| S$1,000,000 to S$1,500,000 | 4% |
| S$1,500,000 to S$3,000,000 | 5% |
| Above S$3,000,000 | 6% |
What changed, and when
From 20 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2023
| Portion of the price or market value | Rate |
|---|---|
| First S$180,000 | 1% |
| S$180,000 to S$360,000 | 2% |
| S$360,000 to S$1,000,000 | 3% |
| Above S$1,000,000 | 4% |
Source: IRAS, Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD), table "From 20 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2023", read 2026-09-27. Last checked against the published rules on 27 Sept 2026.
Before 20 Feb 2018
| Portion of the price or market value | Rate |
|---|---|
| First S$180,000 | 1% |
| S$180,000 to S$360,000 | 2% |
| Above S$360,000 | 3% |
Source: IRAS, Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD), table "Before 20 Feb 2018", read 2026-09-27. Last checked against the published rules on 27 Sept 2026.
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Where these rates come from
- Buyer's stamp duty (BSD): rates in force since 15 Feb 2023. Source: IRAS, Buyer's Stamp Duty rates for residential property from 15 Feb 2023. Last checked against the published rules on 18 Sept 2026.
Every figure on this page is read from our versioned rules, checked against IRAS, MAS and the CPF Board on 18 Sept 2026.
Indicative figures only, not tax, legal or financial advice. Confirm stamp duty with IRAS and loan limits with your bank or HDB before you commit.
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