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Conveyancing
The questions clients are asking us, the changes worth knowing about, and a few honest opinions along the way.
Buying Property in Malaysia as a Foreigner: Stamp Duty and Costs
From 1 January 2026, foreign buyers of residential property in Malaysia pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the transfer. This guide covers that change, stamp duty on loans, and other costs to budget for.
Selling Property in Malaysia as a Foreigner: RPGT and the 7% Retention Sum
Foreigners selling Malaysian property pay RPGT on the gain, and the buyer must hold back 7% of the price for the tax authorities. How the rates and retention sum work.
Quit Rent, Assessment and a Tax Checklist for Foreign Property Owners in Malaysia
Quit rent and assessment explained for foreign property owners, with a side-by-side checklist of the taxes foreign buyers and sellers pay in Malaysia.
MM2H Property Rules in Malaysia: Minimum Purchase Price by State
An MM2H visa does not lower the State’s minimum price for foreign buyers. The effective minimum is the higher of the Federal MM2H requirement and the State threshold, with Penang and Forest City the main exceptions.
MM2H Property Rules in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
In Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, the State threshold for foreign buyers usually exceeds the Federal MM2H minimum, so the visa gives little or no price advantage.
MM2H Property Rules in Penang: The State Concession Explained
Penang may reduce its State threshold for eligible MM2H participants, but the Federal MM2H minimum still applies. Worked examples show the effective price on the Island and in Seberang Perai.
MM2H Property Rules in Johor and Forest City (SEZ/SFZ MM2H)
Standard MM2H gives Silver and Gold holders little advantage in Johor, where the State minimum is RM1,000,000. Forest City’s separate SEZ/SFZ MM2H category has an RM500,000 minimum.