Stamp duty

Stamp duty is tax that state and territory governments charge for certain documents and transactions.

You’ll need to pay stamp duty for things like:

• motor vehicle registration and transfers
• insurance policies
• leases and mortgages
• hire purchase agreements
• transfers of property (such as a business, real estate or certain shares)

The amount of stamp duty you’ll need to pay depends on the type and value of your transaction.

In some circumstances, you may be able to get a concession or exemption from paying stamp duty. The rules vary, so check the website for your state or territory.

Stamp duty (also called transfer duty or duty) varies between states and territories. Find out more about duties that apply to your business:

• ACT Revenue Office duties
• NSW Revenue taxes and duties
• NT Government stamp duty
• QLD Revenue Office duties
• Revenue SA stamp duty
• State Revenue Office Tasmania duties
• State Revenue Office Victoria land transfer duty
• WA State Revenue duties