Legal Fee and Stamp Duty Calculator
Estimate legal fees, stamp duty and registration fees for a property purchase. Every figure carries its statutory reference. No sign-up required.
Each line above shows the law it is based on. These are indicative estimates, subject to valuation by the authorities and to any exemption in force on the date of your transaction. They exclude fees for ancillary work. This is not legal advice.
This calculator estimates the full cost of buying property in Malaysia: legal fees under the Solicitors Remuneration Order 2023, service tax, transfer stamp duty and loan agreement stamp duty under the Stamp Act 1949, and land office registration fees.
Every line of the result shows the law it is based on, so you can see where each figure comes from. No registration is required and no personal information is collected.
What this calculator does not cover
The figures are indicative estimates. They do not account for the actual valuation by the Valuation and Property Services Department, which can differ from the purchase price. They also exclude fees for ancillary work such as an application for State Authority consent, replacement of a lost title, or an estate matter that has to be resolved first.
For an exact breakdown of your own transaction, contact us with the details of the property and your financing.
If you are a foreign buyer
Select “Non-citizen or foreign company” in the buyer status field and the calculator applies the flat 8% transfer stamp duty rate, in force from 1 January 2026 under Item 32(ab) of the Stamp Act 1949.
That figure is only one part of it. A purchase by a non-citizen also has to clear the state minimum price and obtain State Authority consent under section 433B. See conveyancing for foreign buyers for the full picture.
The Solicitors Remuneration Order 2023 scale
The scale below applies to the sale and purchase or transfer fee, and separately to the loan agreement fee. Each is calculated on its own amount.
| Value band | Rate |
|---|---|
| First RM500,000 | 1.25% |
| Next RM7,000,000 | 1.00% |
| Next RM7,000,000 | 0.70% |
| Next RM10,000,000 | 0.60% |
| Above RM25,000,000 | negotiable, not less than 0.50% |
The transfer stamp duty scale
| Value band | Rate |
|---|---|
| First RM100,000 | 1% |
| RM100,001 to RM500,000 | 2% |
| RM500,001 to RM1,000,000 | 3% |
| Above RM1,000,000 | 4% |
| Non-citizen buyer or foreign company, flat rate | 8% |
Frequently asked questions about legal fees and stamp duty
Can these legal fees be negotiated?
No. Professional fees for transfer and charge work are fixed by the Solicitors Remuneration Order 2023. They are the same at every firm, and discounts are limited to what the Order permits.
Why is the quote from a firm higher than this calculator?
The calculator computes professional fees and stamp duty. An actual quote also includes third party payments: official searches, bankruptcy searches, land office charges, stamping of ancillary documents, courier costs and service tax. Those are not firm income.
Is transfer stamp duty calculated on the purchase price or the market value?
On the higher of the two. If the JPPH valuation exceeds the price you paid, stamp duty is assessed on that valuation.
Is the loan agreement fee based on the property price or the loan amount?
On the loan amount. That is why two buyers paying the same price can owe different loan fees, depending on their margin of financing.
Is there a stamp duty exemption for first time buyers?
There is, but the conditions, price ceiling and validity period change with each annual budget. Check the current rates and conditions before relying on a figure, or ask us about your case.
Does this figure include service tax?
Service tax applies to professional fees at 8% since 1 March 2024. It does not apply to stamp duty or to third party payments.
Do foreign buyers pay more?
Yes. The transfer stamp duty rate for non-citizen acquirers and foreign companies differs, and the purchase may require State Authority approval under section 433B of the National Land Code.
When is all of this payable?
Usually in stages. Part on signing the agreement, stamp duty when the documents are stamped, and the balance towards completion. Your solicitor should give you a costs statement before you are committed.
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