A tax paid on legal documents such as deeds and leases.
Instruments like a Deed of Assignment or a lease must be stamped, which means paying stamp duty, before they can be registered or relied on in court.
Rates and collection rules have changed in recent years. Your lawyer will confirm the current amount when preparing the documents.
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General information about property in the FCT, not legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and processes change, so confirm the current position with AGIS, a lawyer or our team before you act.