HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Stamp dutyThe financial definition for Stamp duty:Applies mainly to international equities. Taxes on foreign transactions, usually a percentage of total transaction amount, that can be unilateral or bilateral in nature. Similar MatchesMedallion Stamp ProgramMedallion Stamp ProgramA program approved by the Securities Transfer Association that enables participating financial institutions to guarantee signatures. The Medallion programs ensure that the individual signing the certificate or stock,power is in fact the registered owner as it appears on the stock certificate or stock power. Any U.S. financial institution that belongs to a Medallion Stamp Program can provide Medallion guarantees. Such institutions include banks, savings and loans, credit unions and U.S. brokerages. Stamp taxStamp taxTax on a financial transaction. Click to compare definitions of Stamp duty Click to view definitions beginning st |