Additional conveyance duties (ACD) and/ or share duty remissions are applicable to specific contracts/ agreements for the sale of shares or equity interests if the remission conditions are met.
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Overview of the ACD and/ or share duty remission for contract/ agreement for sale of equity interests

Agreements for Sale of Equity Interests Flowchart

A. Contract/ Agreement for the sale of shares that is not subject to ACD

Share duty remission is applicable on the contract/agreement for the sale of shares that is not subject to ACD. This is provided for in rule 2 of the Stamp Duties (Agreements for Sale of Equity Interests) (Remission) Rules. 

The relevant duties remain payable on the executed transfer instrument, if applicable. 

There is no need to e-stamp or submit an application for remission to IRAS.

B. Contract/ Agreement for the sale of scripless shares

ACD and share duty remission is applicable on the contract/ agreement for the sale of scripless shares. This is provided for in rule 3 of the Stamp Duties (Agreements for Sale of Equity Interests) (Remission) Rules.

The relevant duties remain payable on the executed transfer instrument, if applicable. 

There is no need to e-stamp or submit an application for remission to IRAS.

C. Aborted Contract/ Agreement for the sale of equity interests in an entity

ACD and share duty would apply to the contract/ agreement for the sale of equity interests in a PHE. 

However, if the contract/ agreement is subsequently rescinded or aborted, remission of the amount in excess of $50 for each duty type is applicable under rule 4 of the Stamp Duties (Agreements for Sale of Equity Interests) (Remission) Rules, subject to the following conditions: 

  1. The purchaser did not procure the rescission with a view to facilitating the disposition of the equity interests by the vendor to another person.
  2. The application for remission together with the supporting documents are submitted to IRAS within 6 months starting on the date of the rescission of the contract/ agreement.
  3. The contract/ agreement is surrendered for cancellation. 

How to apply

You can apply for the remission/ refund via the  e-Stamping Portal > "Request" > "Apply for Refund" and provide the contract/agreement and the documentary evidence supporting the rescission of the document within 6 months starting on the date of the rescission of the contract/ agreement.

In the event that refund can be granted, the refund will be made to the party who is liable for the stamp duty.

Please retain the original contract/ agreement and submit to IRAS when requested.