Estimated ad valorem stamp duty
HK$100.00
Calculated using the current Scale 2 residential schedule published on the Hong Kong Government rates page.
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Hong Kong Stamp Duty Calculator
Estimate Hong Kong residential ad valorem stamp duty using the current Scale 2 duty schedule.
Effective rate
0.00%
This is the estimated ad valorem duty as a share of the property value entered.
Property value
HK$0.00
Shown with the duty estimate so you can compare the effective burden more easily.
What this Hong Kong page covers
This calculator is focused on the currently published Scale 2 ad valorem residential duty schedule. It does not try to mix in every other Hong Kong stamp-duty edge case, because that would make the page noisier and less reliable for the common budgeting question people usually have.
Why Hong Kong needs its own stamp-duty page
Hong Kong residential stamp duty is not a simple percentage. The published schedule uses a stepped piecewise structure, which means the estimate changes sharply across different value bands. A dedicated page avoids hiding that behind a generic property-tax shortcut.
How to use this estimate well
Use it to get a realistic early figure for the residential ad valorem duty before you combine it with other purchase costs. It is especially useful when you are comparing more than one purchase price range and want to see how the duty moves between bands.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of Hong Kong duty does this page estimate?
This page estimates ad valorem stamp duty for residential purchases using the current Scale 2 schedule published on the Hong Kong Government rates page.
Why is this not a generic Asia stamp-duty calculator?
Hong Kong uses its own stepped schedule with several piecewise bands. A generic percentage estimate would be misleading, so this page stays focused on the Hong Kong rules instead.
Does this cover every possible Hong Kong property duty case?
No. It is built around the main residential ad valorem duty schedule that buyers often want for budgeting. More specialised cases may need separate legal or tax review.
Why can the effective rate jump between ranges?
Hong Kong's schedule is not a single flat percentage. Some ranges use a straight percentage and others use a fixed amount plus a marginal formula, so the effective rate moves with the property value.
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