Stamp Duty 

Applying for GIRO

You can pay your tax via GIRO by subscribing to e-Stamping system to file your documents. Deductions will be made on the 3rd working day after documents are e-Stamped. 

Applying for GIRO

Please complete and mail the Stamp Duty GIRO Application Form to IRAS. The GIRO arrangement will be set up within 21 working days. The exact timeline is subject to the processing time of the respective banks. 

IRAS will send you a notification to view the notice of your GIRO application status via your preferred notification mode. The GIRO approval notices will also be stored in myTax Portal. You may view your GIRO application status via the 'Manage GIRO Arrangement' digital service at myTax Portal.

    Managing your GIRO arrangement

    For a successful GIRO deduction, please make sure that your bank has enough funds on the deduction date and that you have set a suitable payment limit. Do note that some banks may impose bank charges for unsuccessful GIRO deductions. 

    Date of DeductionSubscribe to e-Stamping system to file your documents.

    Deductions are made on the 3rd working day after documents are e-Stamped. 
    If GIRO deduction is unsuccessfulYou may not be able to e-Stamp any documents until all outstanding payments of Stamp Duty for the documents are made. 


    Make changes to a GIRO arrangement

    Changing bank account

    If you're changing your GIRO arrangement to a bank account that has never been registered with IRAS before, you will have to submit a new GIRO application (refer to Applying for GIRO).

    Once edited, your existing GIRO arrangement will be replaced with the updated arrangement. You can view your updated GIRO application status via the 'Manage GIRO Arrangement' digital service at myTax Portal.

    Terminate GIRO arrangement

    If you wish to terminate your GIRO arrangement with IRAS, please get in touch with your bank directly. Once GIRO arrangement has been terminated, you will have to apply for a new GIRO application. (refer to Applying for GIRO)

    Do remember to settle any outstanding tax immediately after the termination of GIRO arrangement to avoid late payment penalty. 

    You may view your latest tax balance via the 'View Account Summary' digital service and make payment via the 'Pay Stamp Duty' digital service at myTax Portal.