Stamp Duty & Legal Fee Calculator Malaysia
See the stamp duty on your transfer and loan agreement, plus the legal fees on both documents, at Malaysia's current rates — with the first-home exemption applied automatically.
Malaysia 2026 rates · reviewed 2026-08-13
Total stamp duty + legal fees
RM 11,875.00
- Stamp duty (transfer / MOT)
- Exempted (saved RM 9,000.00)
- Stamp duty (loan agreement)
- Exempted (saved RM 2,250.00)
- Legal fees (sale & purchase)
- RM 6,250.00
- Legal fees (loan documents)
- RM 5,625.00
First-home exemption saved you RM 11,250.00
Reference rates
Stamp duty (Instrument of Transfer / MOT)
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| First RM100,000 | 1% |
| RM100,001 – RM500,000 | 2% |
| RM500,001 – RM1,000,000 | 3% |
| Above RM1,000,000 | 4% |
| Foreign buyers (any value) | flat 8% |
| Loan agreement (of loan amount) | 0.5% |
Legal fees — Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| First RM500,000 | 1.25% |
| Next RM7,000,000 | 1% |
| Minimum fee | RM500 |
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The figures above are pure arithmetic — they do not check any bank's rules. Our DSR calculator runs your numbers through each bank's actual limits.
Check if the bank would approve →Indicative estimates for planning only — not legal or tax advice. These rates follow the consistent public position of several Malaysian law firms and property platforms; they could not be confirmed directly against LHDN's own site, whose relevant pages were unreachable when checked. Confirm figures with your conveyancing lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is stamp duty on a property in Malaysia in 2026?
- Stamp duty on the transfer (MOT) is tiered: 1% on the first RM100,000, 2% from RM100,001 to RM500,000, 3% from RM500,001 to RM1,000,000, and 4% above that. On a RM1,000,000 property that adds up to RM24,000. You also pay 0.5% of your loan amount on the loan agreement. Foreign buyers pay a flat 8% on the full value instead of the tiered rates.
- Is there still a stamp duty exemption for first-time buyers?
- Yes. For a first home priced up to RM500,000, stamp duty on both the transfer and the loan agreement is waived in full, for sale-and-purchase agreements signed between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2027. Above RM500,000 there is no exemption — the partial 75% deal that older articles mention ended on 31 December 2023 and was not renewed.
- How much are conveyancing legal fees in Malaysia?
- Under the Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2023, the scale is 1.25% on the first RM500,000 and 1% on the next RM7,000,000, with a minimum of RM500. You pay it twice — once on the sale and purchase agreement and once on the loan documents. Some calculators still show the old 1% rate that applied before 15 July 2023, which understates what you need to prepare.
- Can a lawyer give me a discount on the legal fees?
- A solicitor may discount up to 25% of the scale fee, and purchases direct from a licensed housing developer can attract a larger reduction. It is at the firm's discretion, so this calculator assumes no discount unless you enter one.
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