Many Businesses Underpay Stamp Duty on Leases — Are You One?

If your business is renting an office, warehouse, or shop lot, your lease or tenancy agreement is chargeable with stamp duty. 

Yet, lease or tenancy agreements are among the most commonly under-stamped documents because many business owners assume:

“It’s just rental — the stamp duty should be minimal.”

Or worse, they treat it as a fixed amount.

That assumption can create a serious compliance risk.

Stamp Duty on leases is NOT a flat rate.

It depends on several key factors, including:

✔️ Rental amount

✔️ Lease duration 

✔️ Structure of the agreement (including renewal clauses)

A miscalculation can lead to: 

👉 Additional duty payable

👉 Penalties for underpayment or late stamping

👉 Exposure during tax audit or review

👉 Delays when the agreement is required as supporting documentation

During tax audits, lease agreements are often one of the first documents reviewed — especially when rental expenses are recorded in the company’s accounting records.

An under-stamped lease may need to be regularised before it can be relied upon. 

Let’s join our webinar to reveal more about stamp duty newly update info!

Webinar Details

📅Date: 18 March 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

💻 Platform: Zoom

During this webinar, you’ll learn:

✔️How stamp duty on leases is correctly calculated

✔️Common misconceptions that cause underpayment

✔️How to reduce penalty exposure

Join the webinar now to ensure your agreement stamped correctly before it becomes a compliance issue🔥