Tax & policy · Stamp duty
By Winfred Quek, Associate Marketing Consultant · CEA R073319H · Crestbrick Pte Ltd (L3010886H) · Published 13 July 2026
Rates and thresholds change. The current figures are kept in one place: the Singapore property rules reference.
Portal steps and field names may be updated by IRAS; use the live portal as the authoritative reference. Sources are listed below.
I walk clients through the e Stamping portal often enough that I can predict where they will pause. It is not a complicated system, but it asks for information in a specific order and it is unforgiving of small mistakes in dates or names. This is a practical walkthrough of the two situations you will most likely encounter, stamping a tenancy agreement and stamping a property transfer, with the fields the portal actually asks for and where people tend to trip up.
What e Stamping is and the deadline
Tenancy agreements and property transfer documents are stamped through the IRAS e Stamping portal. IRAS states that a document executed in Singapore must be stamped within 14 days after signing.
Before you start: what to have on hand
Have the signed document and its key details ready before you open the portal, since the fields ask for information drawn directly from what was agreed, not estimates.
- Your Singpass or CorpPass login.
- The exact date the document was signed. This determines your stamping deadline and whether any late penalty applies.
- Full names and identification details of all parties. Landlord and tenant, or buyer and seller, exactly as they appear on the document.
- The property address and details. Block, unit, postal code, and property type.
- The financial terms. Monthly rent and lease term for a tenancy, or purchase price for a transfer.
Details to check before you submit
Check that the signing date, party names, property details and financial terms match the signed document before you submit.
Processing time
IRAS sets processing times and may update them. Check the expected processing time on the portal when you submit.
Common mistakes that cause delays
- Entering the wrong signing date. This affects your stamping deadline calculation and any late penalty assessment, and it is the single most common data entry error.
- Mismatched party names. Names entered on the portal that do not exactly match the signed document can require correction before the certificate is treated as valid.
- Leaving it until the deadline has passed. Documents are expected to be stamped within a set window after signing, and waiting until the last moment leaves no room for correcting an error before a penalty applies.
- Guessing at the property type or details. Selecting the wrong property classification can affect the duty calculation, so confirm the correct classification rather than assuming.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Singpass to e Stamp a document with IRAS?
Yes, individuals log into the e Stamping portal using Singpass, and businesses or entities typically use CorpPass or the relevant business login credentials.
How long does e Stamping take once I submit the details?
IRAS sets processing times and may update them. Check the expected processing time on the portal when you submit.
What happens if I stamp a tenancy agreement late?
IRAS states that a document executed in Singapore must be stamped within 14 days after signing. Penalties are imposed if the document is not stamped and the duty is not paid within that period.
Renting out a unit or completing a purchase?
I help clients get their tenancy agreements and purchase paperwork stamped correctly and on time, as part of managing the wider transaction. A Property Portfolio Analysis covers the full picture, including the admin that trips people up.
Book a free analysis callWinfred Quek is Associate Marketing Consultant at Crestbrick Pte Ltd, advising Singapore upgraders, investors and families. CEA R073319H. The information on this page is general and does not constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Portal steps, field names and processing times are set by IRAS and can change; use the live e Stamping portal as the authoritative reference and consult a conveyancing lawyer for property transfers.