MOT stamp duty, loan agreement duty & legal fees for property purchases in Malaysia
Stamp duty on property transfers (MOT) uses a progressive tiered system for Malaysian citizens and PRs: 1% on the first RM100,000, 2% on RM100,001–500,000, 3% on RM500,001–1,000,000, and 4% above RM1,000,000.
From 1 January 2026, non-citizens and foreign companies pay a flat 8% stamp duty on residential property transfers, up from 4%. Permanent residents are exempt from the foreign rate.
Malaysian citizens purchasing their first home at RM500,000 or below receive full stamp duty exemption on both MOT and loan agreement, valid for SPAs executed until 31 December 2027.
A flat 0.5% stamp duty applies to loan/financing agreements for property purchases.