When to pay Stamp Duty

Stamping deadlines

You are required to stamp a document before you sign it. However, if you have signed a document and stamped it within the following time frame, no penalty will be charged: 

1. Within 14 days after signing the document if it is signed* in Singapore or
2. Within 30 days after receiving the document in Singapore if the document is signed* overseas

^{*Generally refers to the date the document is first signed. Please note that for trust instrument, it is considered executed only when it is signed, sealed and delivered.}

For stamping deadlines of electronic documents, please refer to Learning the basics for properties, Learning the basics for shares or Overview of Additional Conveyance Duties (ACD).

Late payment of Stamp Duty

Penalties will be imposed on late payment.

For more details, please refer to Late Payment of Stamp Duty.

To stamp your document online, please visit myTax Portal (Stamp Duty Login).