Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD), Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) remissions are applicable to the donation of property or shares to an Institution of a Public Character if the remission conditions are met.
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Conditions for Remission

 
  1. The donation recipient is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) under the Charities Act
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  2. The donor had paid ad valorem duty when he acquired the property or the shares unless stamp duty has been remitted
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  3. The donation instrument is executed on or after 10 Nov 2008

Link to legislation

Please refer to Stamp Duties (Donations to Institution of a Public Character) (Remission) Rules for the remission rules.

How to apply

To apply for the ABSD remission, please submit an online application with the supporting documents via the e-Stamping Portal (select “Apply for Assessment/ Appeal” under “Request”) within 14 days from the date of the donation instrument.

List of supporting documents required for application

  1. Documents relating to the donation of the property or shares
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  2. Documents to support that ad valorem duty has been paid or remitted when the donor acquired the property or shares intended for donation e.g. a copy of the Stamp Certificate
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  3. Documents to support that the recipient is a registered and an active IPC