What is stamp duty?

What is Stamp Duty or Duty?

Stamp duty (also called transfer duty or duty) is tax charged by Australian state and territory governments on certain transaction types. Stamp duty in Australia is generally paid when you buy a property, motor vehicle registration and transfers, insurance policy or asset.

The amount of stamp duty to be payed depends on the type and value of your transaction.

Stamp Duty Concessions and Exemptions

You may be eligible for a concession or exemption from paying your stamp duties. Stamp Duty and stamp duty concessions or exemptions varies between states and territories.

Australian States and Territories Stamp Duty Calculators

State or Territory	All States or Territories Websites	Stamp Duty Calculator
Australia Capital Territory	ACT Revenue Office duties	www.revenue.act.gov.au/self-assessment-tools-and-forms/calculators/conveyance-duty-calculator
New South Wales	NSW Revenue taxes and duties	www.apps08.osr.nsw.gov.au/erevenue/calculators/landsalesimple.php
National Territory	NT Government stamp duty	https://nt.gov.au/property/buying-and-selling-a-home/settle-the-sale/stamp-duty-buying-or-selling-a-home/conveyance-calculator
Queensland	QLD Treasury transfer duty	https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/buying-owning-home/advice-buying-home/transfer-duty/how-much-you-will-pay/calculating-transfer-duty/estimate-transfer-duty
South Australia	Revenue SA stamp duty	https://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au/taxes-and-duties/stamp-duties/calculators/stamp-duty-on-conveyances-calculator-new
Tasmania	State Revenue Office Tasmania duties	https://www.sro.tas.gov.au/property-transfer-duties/property-transfer-duty-calculator
Victoria	State Revenue Office Victoria land transfer duty	https://www.e-business.sro.vic.gov.au/calculators/land-transfer-duty
Western Australia	WA State Revenue duties	https://apps.osr.wa.gov.au/portal/0/home