Taxes & Fees
DST (Documentary Stamp Tax)
1.5% tax on property sale documents
Definition
Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) is 1.5% of the selling price or zonal value (whichever is higher) for sale transactions. For mortgage documents, it's ₱1.50 for every ₱200 of loan amount. DST is typically shouldered by the buyer but can be negotiated between parties.