Hong Kong Stamp Duty Calculator 2026 for Residential Property
Calculate Hong Kong stamp duty on a home with the rates in force since 26 February 2026: HK$100 up to HK$4 million, 1.5% to 4.25%, and 6.5% at the top.
For residential property bought by any buyer; the special stamp duties were abolished on 28 February 2024. Agents' fees and legal costs are not included.
What it does
Buying a home in Hong Kong pays ad valorem stamp duty on the price or the market value, whichever is higher. Since 26 February 2026 the duty is HK$100 up to HK$4 million, then 1.5%, 2.25%, 3%, 3.75% and 4.25% of the whole price as it rises, and 6.5% above about HK$109.6 million. Between the bands a marginal relief of 10% to 30% of the excess avoids sudden jumps. Since February 2024 there are no extra duties for second homes or non-permanent residents.
How to use it
- Type the price or the market value of the property.
- The calculator applies the band and the marginal relief.
- Read the stamp duty and the effective rate.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much stamp duty on a HK$6 million flat?
2.25% of the price, HK$135,000. A HK$4 million flat pays only HK$100.
And HK$4.2 million?
It falls in the marginal relief band: HK$100 plus 20% of the HK$200,000 above HK$4 million, HK$40,100.
What changed in 2026?
From 26 February 2026 homes above HK$100 million pay a top rate of 6.5%, with relief up to about HK$109.6 million; a HK$200 million home pays HK$13,000,000.
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