Stamp Duty 

How GIRO works

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. 


Apply for GIRO

To apply for GIRO, please complete the Stamp Duty GIRO Application Form (PDF, 398KB)  and mail it 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. 

    Make changes to GIRO arrangement

    Changing my GIRO arrangement to another bank account

    If you want to use a bank account that has not been used for GIRO with IRAS, you will have to submit a new GIRO application (refer to Apply for GIRO). Your current GIRO arrangement will be automatically cancelled and replaced once the new application has been approved. 

    Acknowledgement of GIRO application will be sent once application is processed.

    Terminate my 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. 

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

    Please log in to myTax Portal (Select "Account" > "View Account Summary") to view your latest tax balance and make payment via Pay Taxes (Select "Account" > "Pay Taxes").