Rental (Lease) Stamp Duty Calculator

Calculates stamp duty on a tenancy agreement of four years or less at 0.4% of the total rent.

Result

Total rent for the lease
S$84,000.00
Stamp duty payable
S$336.00

How to use the rental (lease) stamp duty calculator

  1. Enter the monthly rent (S$).
  2. Enter the lease period (months, up to 48).
  3. The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
  4. Read the total rent for the lease first, then the supporting figures below it.

Formula

Stamp duty = 0.4% × total rent for the lease period. Leases with total rent of S$1,000 or less are remitted.

Worked example

For example, with these inputs:

the calculator returns:

Good to know: Leases longer than four years use a different rate. Check IRAS for the latest rules before stamping.

Background

You are generally a tax resident if you are a citizen or PR who normally lives here, or a foreigner who has stayed or worked in Singapore for at least 183 days in the calendar year. Non-residents do not get personal reliefs and are taxed differently, which is why residency status matters so much for expatriates.

Tax planning in Singapore is mostly about timing and reliefs rather than complex structures. Topping up CPF, contributing to SRS and claiming every relief you qualify for can lower your marginal rate band, and the savings are larger for higher earners.

Frequently asked questions

How does the rental (lease) stamp duty calculator work?

It applies this formula: Stamp duty = 0.4% × total rent for the lease period. Leases with total rent of S$1,000 or less are remitted.

Is this the same as my IRAS bill?

It is an estimate based on the published rates. Your notice of assessment will reflect all reliefs, rebates and income IRAS holds for you.

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