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ABSD for Foreigners in Singapore: 60%
Foreigners pay 60% ABSD on any residential property, plus BSD. Work out the total stamp duty.
The property
Buyer
Total stamp duty
S$752,600
| Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) | S$32,600 |
| Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD 60%) | S$720,000 |
| Total to pay | S$752,600 |
Stamp duty must be paid within 14 days of signing (or exercising the option to purchase). You can pay it with CPF, but usually have to pay in cash first and get it back later.
Rates (residential)
| First S$180,000 | 1% |
| Next S$180,000 | 2% |
| Next S$640,000 | 3% |
| Next S$500,000 | 4% |
| Next S$1,500,000 | 5% |
| Above S$3,000,000 | 6% |
| Singapore Citizen: 1st / 2nd / 3rd+ | 0% / 20% / 30% |
| Singapore PR: 1st / 2nd / 3rd+ | 5% / 30% / 35% |
| Foreigner (any) | 60% |
| Entity (any) | 65% |
When people buy together, the highest ABSD rate among the buyers applies. Some married couples can get ABSD remitted; check with IRAS.
BSD rates from 15 Feb 2023 and ABSD rates from 27 Apr 2023, last checked October 2026. Not legal, tax or financial advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
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📚 Official sources: IRAS: BSD · IRAS: ABSD
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Questions people ask
How much is Buyer's Stamp Duty in Singapore?+
For homes: 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$1.5 million and 6% above S$3 million. On S$1 million it is S$24,600.
What are the ABSD rates?+
Singapore Citizens: 0% on the first home, 20% on the second, 30% on the third. PRs: 5%, 30%, 35%. Foreigners: 60%. Companies: 65%.
When do I pay stamp duty?+
Within 14 days of signing the agreement, or of exercising the option to purchase.