ABSD Calculator (Singapore)
Estimate the Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) on a Singapore residential purchase based on your profile and how many properties you own — and see your total stamp duty (ABSD + BSD).
ABSD is charged on top of BSD, as a flat percentage of the price/value. The rate depends on your residency status and how many residential properties you already own.
Estimates only, for general guidance. Rates current as of July 2025 (latest BSD/ABSD/SSD revisions) and may change with government measures — always confirm against IRAS ABSD before relying on a figure.
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ABSD is an additional stamp duty on top of BSD, introduced as a property cooling measure. It is a flat percentage of the purchase price or market value (whichever is higher). The rate rises with the number of residential properties you hold and differs by residency status — Singapore Citizens pay nothing on their first property, while PRs, foreigners and entities pay more. Reliefs (e.g. for married couples) and treaty exemptions may apply in specific cases.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ABSD in Singapore?
Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) is a tax the buyer pays on top of Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) when purchasing residential property in Singapore. It is a cooling measure, and the rate depends on your residency status and how many residential properties you already own.
How is ABSD calculated?
ABSD is a flat percentage of the higher of the purchase price or the market valuation. Enter your residency status and property count in the calculator to see the ABSD payable, plus your BSD.
Do Singapore PRs and foreigners pay ABSD?
Singapore Citizens pay 0% ABSD on their first residential property, then a rising rate on further ones. Permanent Residents pay ABSD from their first property, and foreigners pay the highest rate. Nationals of certain Free Trade Agreement countries (USA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) are treated like citizens for ABSD.
Is ABSD charged on the price or the valuation?
On whichever is higher — the purchase price or the market valuation of the property.
Can married couples get ABSD refunded?
A married couple with at least one Singapore Citizen buying a second home can apply for ABSD remission (a refund) if they sell their first residential property within the qualifying timeline.