Stamp Duty is a State Government form of revenue, or taxation, applied to various types of documents or transactions.
Generally most legal contracts attract this charge therefore Contracts for the purchase of Real Estate, a business purchase, documented gifts and other similar items attract stamp duty.
For details applicable to Real Estate transactions see “Stamp Duty” below. This clearly outlines the fee schedule for Buyers, Sellers and First Home Owners showing the property sale price and the relevant fees accordingly.