Malaysia Property Legal Fees & Stamp Duty Calculator

Buying property in Malaysia — as a local or under MM2H? Enter the purchase price and see the full transaction cost: legal fees, stamp duty and SST, using the official fee schedules.

Property Purchase Price (RM)

Buyer Type

Malaysian citizen / PR Foreigner / MM2H

Foreign buyers also pay a state-level levy (RM 20,000 to 100,000+ depending on state, or 2–3% in some) and minimum price thresholds apply (e.g. RM 1M in KL and Selangor for foreigners). Ask us how this applies to your state.

Estimated transaction costs

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Legal fees (SPA)	-
SST on legal fees (8%)	-
Stamp duty (tiered)	-

Tip: legal fees and duties are usually paid on top of the purchase price — budget roughly 3–4% for locals and 10%+ for foreigners including state levy.

Get a Precise Quote

Legal fees per the Malaysian Scale Fees Order (1.25% on the first RM 500,000, 1% thereafter), plus 8% service tax. Stamp duty: Malaysian citizens & PRs pay progressive rates — 1% on the first RM100,000, 2% on the next RM400,000 (up to RM500,000), 3% on the next RM500,000 (up to RM1,000,000), 4% above RM1,000,000. From 1 January 2026, non-citizens (including MM2H holders) and foreign-owned companies pay a flat 8% on residential properties. Estimated transaction costs = legal fees + SST + stamp duty. State levies and minimum-price thresholds may still apply for foreign buyers; ask us how this affects your state. Estimates only — request an exact quotation from our panel lawyers. Seven Star Group assists MM2H applicants with property acquisition end to end — read the MM2H 2026 guide or use the MM2H cost calculator.