Stamp Duty Calculator Australian Capital Territory
Calculate ACT transfer duty on any purchase price using the verified ACT Revenue Office schedule. Foreign buyer surcharge included.
Property details
Contract price for the property in ACT.
ACT stamp duty
$22,200
General transfer duty rate (investor / second-home buyer). FHB concessions, if eligible, reduce this further.
Bracket cliff near $750,000
Buying just below $750,000 would save roughly $0 in ACT stamp duty. Worth knowing if you're negotiating around this price.
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How ACT stamp duty works
The ACT charges conveyance duty on property transfers. Brackets are reviewed annually with the June ACT Budget. The rates below are effective from 1 July 2025 (FY 2025-26) and will be re-published in the June 2026 budget.
Australian Capital Territory transfer duty brackets (FY 2025-26)
| Dutiable value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| $0 - $200,000 | $1.20 per $100 |
| $200,001 - $300,000 | $2,400 + $2.20 per $100 over $200,000 |
| $300,001 - $500,000 | $4,600 + $3.40 per $100 over $300,000 |
| $500,001 - $750,000 | $11,400 + $4.32 per $100 over $500,000 |
| $750,001 - $1,000,000 | $22,200 + $5.90 per $100 over $750,000 |
| $1,000,001 - $1,455,000 | $36,950 + $6.40 per $100 over $1,000,000 |
| $1,455,001+ | $66,070 + $4.54 per $100 over $1,455,000 |
Source: ACT Revenue Office - transfer duty rates
Worked example
A ACT investor buying a $750,000 residential property in Canberra pays approximately $22,200 in ACT stamp duty (before any first-home buyer concession or foreign-acquirer surcharge).
First-home buyer concessions
ACT operates a Home Buyer Concession Scheme (HBCS) replacing the older FHB exemption. Eligible buyers with household income under $250,000 pay no duty on their first $1,000,000 of purchase price; investor buyers do not qualify.
Foreign buyer surcharge
ACT levies an additional Foreign Investor Duty of 4% on residential property for foreign persons.
ACT-specific quirks
ACT is unusual in offering a falling top marginal rate (4.54% above $1,455,000) intended to soften the impact on luxury properties. ACT is also progressively replacing stamp duty with land tax over a 20-year transition (2012-2032).
Common questions
When is ACT conveyance duty payable?
Within 14 days of registration. The ACT requires e-conveyancing via PEXA for most residential transactions.
How is ACT stamp duty calculated for a $750,000 investor purchase?
Sitting at the $500,001 - $750,000 bracket boundary: $11,400 + 4.32% of ($750,000 - $500,000) = $11,400 + $10,800 = $22,200.
Why does the ACT top marginal rate fall above $1.455m?
The ACT replaces stamp duty with land tax progressively. The higher rates from $750k-$1.455m carry most of the load; above $1.455m the rate falls to soften the impact on high-end transactions.
Can investors use the ACT Home Buyer Concession?
No. HBCS is restricted to owner-occupiers with household income under $250,000. Investors pay the full general-rate schedule.
What is the ACT Foreign Investor Duty?
A 4% surcharge on residential property purchased by foreign persons, on top of conveyance duty.
Does ACT charge land tax instead of stamp duty?
ACT runs both, but land tax revenue is increasing while stamp duty rates have fallen as part of the 20-year tax-reform transition (2012-2032). All investor-held residential property attracts ACT land tax.
Need the full upfront-cost picture?
Stamp duty is only one line item. The national Upfront Costs Calculator adds your deposit, LMI estimate, legal fees, inspections, and lender fees - the complete cash-at-settlement figure.
Verified May 2026. Source: ACT Revenue Office. Indicative only. Confirm with ACT Revenue Office or a conveyancer before relying on this figure.
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