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A Singapore Government Agency Website How to identify Official website links end with .gov.sg Government agencies communicate via **.gov.sg** websites (e.g. go.gov.sg/open). [Trusted websites](https://www.gov.sg/trusted-sites#govsites) Secure websites use HTTPS Look for a **lock** ( ) or **https://** as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. [askgov](https://ask.gov.sg/iras) [Back to home](https://ask.gov.sg/iras) # As a Singapore PR marrying a Singaporean, can we get Additional Buyer's Stamp (ABSD) remission on our first jointly bought private property if we marry within 6 months of purchase? ***  Updated by IRAS 1y ago For purchases involving two or more buyers with different profiles, the higher applicable ABSD rate will apply. [ABSD Remission for a Married Couple](https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/stamp-duty/for-property/appeals-refunds-reliefs-and-remissions/common-stamp-duty-remissions-and-reliefs-for-property/remission-of-absd-for-a-married-couple) is not applicable for joint purchases made before marriage. ## Topics: [Stamp Duty](https://ask.gov.sg/iras?topic=Stamp+Duty) [Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD)](https://ask.gov.sg/iras?topic=Stamp+Duty&subtopic=Additional+Buyer%27s+Stamp+Duty+%28ABSD%29) Was this answer helpful? No Yes Loading feedback counts... ### Related questions [ I am a Singapore Citizen married to an Singapore Permanent Resident. Both of us do not own any property in Singapore. If we jointly purchase our first matrimonial home, do we need to pay Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD)? iras Updated 2y ago 2](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cln4esmvj003u5v0xkxlopbrh?from=topics) [ I am a Singapore Citizen married to a Singapore Permanent Resident. We jointly own a private apartment. If we buy another completed house jointly, what is the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) payable by us? iras Updated 2y ago 2](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cln4esmvk003w5v0xtxjr0fgv?from=topics) [ Do we need to pay Additional Buyer's Stamp (ABSD) when buying our first home in Singapore if I'm a Singapore PR and my wife is a US citizen? iras Updated 1y ago 1](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cm5n8bhin003fygvfse3pcdaz?from=topics) [ If I own a private property jointly with my spouse and purchase a second private property in my sole name, can I apply for ABSD remission by selling the first property within six months of signing the option to purchase the second property? iras Updated 2mo ago](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cml605q570018m9b1z1tx6nfo?from=topics) ## Need more help? Describe your issues to us. [Contact us](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/new) [Visit Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore website](https://www.iras.gov.sg/) [Feedback](https://go.gov.sg/askgovfeedback) [Privacy](https://ask.gov.sg/privacy)[Terms of Use](https://ask.gov.sg/terms) [Report Vulnerability](https://www.tech.gov.sg/report_vulnerability) Created with [askgov](https://ask.gov.sg/) Built by ©2026 Open Government Products Was this answer helpful? No Yes Your opinion matters. Be the first to vote.

A Singapore Government Agency Website [askgov](https://ask.gov.sg/iras) [Back to home](https://ask.gov.sg/iras) *** Updated by IRAS 1y ago For purchases involving two or more buyers with different profiles, the higher applicable ABSD rate will apply. [ABSD Remission for a Married Couple](https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/stamp-duty/for-property/appeals-refunds-reliefs-and-remissions/common-stamp-duty-remissions-and-reliefs-for-property/remission-of-absd-for-a-married-couple) is not applicable for joint purchases made before marriage. ## Topics: [Stamp Duty](https://ask.gov.sg/iras?topic=Stamp+Duty) [Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD)](https://ask.gov.sg/iras?topic=Stamp+Duty&subtopic=Additional+Buyer%27s+Stamp+Duty+%28ABSD%29) Was this answer helpful? Loading feedback counts... ### Related questions [I am a Singapore Citizen married to an Singapore Permanent Resident. Both of us do not own any property in Singapore. If we jointly purchase our first matrimonial home, do we need to pay Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD)? iras Updated 2y ago 2](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cln4esmvj003u5v0xkxlopbrh?from=topics) [I am a Singapore Citizen married to a Singapore Permanent Resident. We jointly own a private apartment. If we buy another completed house jointly, what is the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) payable by us? iras Updated 2y ago 2](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cln4esmvk003w5v0xtxjr0fgv?from=topics) [Do we need to pay Additional Buyer's Stamp (ABSD) when buying our first home in Singapore if I'm a Singapore PR and my wife is a US citizen? iras Updated 1y ago 1](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cm5n8bhin003fygvfse3pcdaz?from=topics) [If I own a private property jointly with my spouse and purchase a second private property in my sole name, can I apply for ABSD remission by selling the first property within six months of signing the option to purchase the second property? iras Updated 2mo ago](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cml605q570018m9b1z1tx6nfo?from=topics) ## Need more help? Describe your issues to us. [Contact us](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/new)