SSD rates in Singapore, current and historic
What are the seller's stamp duty (SSD) rates in Singapore?
For homes bought on or after 4 Jul 2025, seller's stamp duty is 16% if sold within one year, 12% if sold within two years, 8% if sold within three years and 4% if sold within four years of buying; after four years there is none. The rates have changed five times since 20 Feb 2010.
In force today
| Sold within | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to one year | 16% |
| More than one year, up to two years | 12% |
| More than two years, up to three years | 8% |
| More than three years, up to four years | 4% |
What changed, and when
From 11 Mar 2017 to 3 Jul 2025
| Sold within | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to one year | 12% |
| More than one year, up to two years | 8% |
| More than two years, up to three years | 4% |
Source: IRAS, Seller's Stamp Duty for purchases from 11 Mar 2017 to 3 Jul 2025. Last checked against the published rules on 18 Sept 2026.
From 14 Jan 2011 to 10 Mar 2017
| Sold within | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to one year | 16% |
| More than one year, up to two years | 12% |
| More than two years, up to three years | 8% |
| More than three years, up to four years | 4% |
Source: IRAS, Seller's Stamp Duty for purchases from 14 Jan 2011 to 10 Mar 2017. Last checked against the published rules on 18 Sept 2026.
From 30 Aug 2010 to 13 Jan 2011
| Sold within | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to one year | 3% |
| More than one year, up to two years | 2% |
| More than two years, up to three years | 1% |
Source: IRAS, SSD at full, two-thirds and one-third of BSD over three years (approximated 3/2/1%); all lapsed. Last checked against the published rules on 18 Sept 2026.
From 20 Feb 2010 to 29 Aug 2010
| Sold within | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to one year | 3% |
Source: IRAS, SSD at the BSD rate for sales within one year (approximated at 3%); all lapsed. Last checked against the published rules on 18 Sept 2026.
Before 20 Feb 2010
| Sold within | Rate |
|---|---|
| Any period | No seller's stamp duty applied |
Source: no seller's stamp duty before 20 Feb 2010. Last checked against the published rules on 18 Sept 2026.
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Where these rates come from
- Seller's stamp duty (SSD): rates in force since 4 Jul 2025. Source: IRAS, Seller's Stamp Duty for purchases from 4 Jul 2025. 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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