Stamp Duty Calculator
Estimate your stamp duty and total closing costs on a Cayman Islands property purchase. The rate adjusts automatically based on the current bands.
Property details
First-time Caymanians may qualify for concessions.
Attorney, valuation, bank arrangement fees.
Results
Stamp duty payable
CI$ 0
at 7.5% on CI$ 650,000
Purchase price
CI$ 650,000
Total closing costs
CI$ 0
Total cash needed
CI$ 0
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Purchase price-
Stamp duty rate-
Stamp duty-
Legal & bank fees-
Total closing costs-
Total cash needed-
Closing costs as % of price-
Current stamp duty bands (effective Jan 1, 2026)
Under CI$ 2,000,000
7.5%
First-time Caymanian (under CI$ 400,000)
Reduced / waived
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Important notes
- This calculator provides estimates only — not legal or tax advice.
- First-time Caymanian buyers may qualify for reduced or waived stamp duty on properties under CI$ 400,000. Confirm eligibility with your attorney.
- Stamp duty is based on the higher of the purchase price or market value as assessed by the Lands & Survey Department.
- The 10% band applies to the full purchase price, not just the amount above CI$ 2,000,000.
- Additional costs (survey, insurance, mortgage arrangement) are not included here.
- Cayman Islands has no income tax, property tax, or capital gains tax.
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