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Legal Fee & Stamp Duty Calculator

Estimate your property purchase legal fees, MOT stamp duty, loan stamp duty and estimated upfront cash required in Malaysia.

1. Property Information
MOT stamp duty is generally calculated using the purchase consideration or market value, whichever is higher.
Enter 0 if you are buying without financing.
2. Buyer Information
3. Legal Fee
HDA transactions may be subject to the prescribed reduced scale under the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order.
Estimated Purchase Costs
This is an estimate for planning purposes. Actual charges may vary according to the transaction and applicable exemptions.
Purchase Price RM0.00
MOT Stamp Duty Value RM0.00
MOT Stamp Duty RM0.00
Loan Agreement Stamp Duty RM0.00
SPA / Transfer Legal Fee RM0.00
Loan Legal Fee RM0.00
Estimated SST RM0.00
Total Legal Fees + SST RM0.00
Estimated Total Purchase Costs RM0.00
Estimated Cash Required Upfront RM0.00
Estimated down payment + MOT stamp duty + loan stamp duty + legal fees + estimated SST. This excludes other transaction disbursements and charges.
Important: This calculator is an estimate only. MOT stamp duty is generally based on the purchase consideration or market value, whichever is higher. Legal fees are based on the applicable Solicitors’ Remuneration Order scale. This calculator does not include valuation fees, land searches, registration fees, miscellaneous disbursements, bank processing fees, insurance, MRTA/MLTA, agent fees or other charges. Stamp duty exemptions, remissions and special schemes may also change the final amount payable.
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Legal Fee & Stamp Duty FAQ

How is MOT stamp duty calculated?

For the general Malaysian scale, the rates are progressively applied: 1% on the first RM100,000, 2% on the next RM400,000, 3% on the next RM500,000, and 4% on the amount above RM1,000,000.

What if the market value is higher than my purchase price?

For MOT stamp duty estimation, the higher of the purchase consideration or applicable market value is used.

How much is loan stamp duty?

The standard estimate is 0.5% of the loan amount.

What are the standard legal fee rates?

Under the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023, the standard scale is 1.25% for the first RM500,000 and 1% for the next RM7,000,000. Amounts above RM7,500,000 are subject to negotiation, subject to the applicable maximum.

Does HDA property have a different legal fee?

Yes. Certain transactions governed by the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 are subject to a separate prescribed scale.

What about foreign buyers?

Stamp duty treatment can differ for non-citizens and non-permanent residents. For residential homes, a fixed 8% transfer stamp duty applies to relevant instruments executed from 1 January 2026. Other property types may be subject to different treatment.

Is SST included?

The calculator can include an estimated 8% SST on legal fees. Actual SST depends on whether the legal service provider is subject to service tax.

Is this my exact amount payable?

No. This is an estimation tool for planning. Your solicitor, lender and relevant authorities may determine the final fees, stamp duty, exemptions, remissions and disbursements.