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The calculation formula for Legal Fee & Stamp Duty is fixed as they are governed by law.
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STAMP DUTY CALCULATOR
Legal Fee - Sale & Purchase Agreement/ Loan Agreement
Legal Fee Calculation Formula
Formula | Rate |
|---|---|
| For the first RM500,000 | 1.25% |
| For the next RM7,000,000 | 1.0% |
| Subsequent Purchase Price | 0.5% |
| Property Purchase Price (MYR) : | |
| Negotiated Rate (max 0.5%) : | |
| Total Legal Fees Payable : |
Stamp Duty - Sale & Purchase/ Transfer
Formula | Rate |
|---|---|
| First RM100,000 | 1% |
| Next RM400,000 | 2% |
| Next RM500,000 | 3% |
| Thereafter | 4% |
| Property Selling Price/Market Value (MYR) : (Whichever is higher) |
|
| Total Stamp Duty Payable by Purchaser : |
Stamp Duty - Loan
Stamp Duty Loan Calculation Formula
The Property Price must be less than RM500,000.
– Stamp duty exemption is capped at RM300,000 on the property market value and loan amount.
(Loan Sum – 300000) X 0.5%
The Property Price greater than RM500,000.
Loan Sum x 0.5%
Note: Please note that the above formula merely provides estimated stamp duty. The actual stamp duty will be rounded up according to the Stamp Act.
| Property Selling Price/Market Value (MYR) : (Whichever is higher) |
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| Total Stamp Duty Payable by Purchaser : |
Home Loan
| Total Purchase Price (MYR) : | |
| Margin of Finance (%) : | |
| Total Loan Amount (MYR) : | |
| Interest Rate (%) : | |
| Loan Tenure (years) : | |
| Monthly Installment (MYR) : |
Tenancy Agreement Stamp Duty Calculator
How much is the stamp duty for a tenancy agreement?
As of January 1, 2025, The new rates for stamp duty on rental agreements are as follows:
| Rental Period | Stamp Duty |
| Not exceeding 1 year | RM1.00 |
| Exceeding 1 year but not exceeding 3 years | RM3.00 |
| Exceeding 3 years but not exceeding 5 years | RM5.00 |
| Exceeding 5 years or for an indefinite period | RM7.00 |
Source: Finance Act 2024
Stamp duty is calculated based on every RM250.00 or part thereof, depending on the average rent and other considerations for the entire year.
a. Example Calculation:
Let’s say you’re renting a property for RM1,800 per month for 3 years.
- Calculate Annual Rent: RM1,800 x 12 months = RM21,600
- Divide by RM250 and Round Up: RM21,600 ÷ RM250 = 86.4, rounded up to 87
- Multiply by the Applicable Rate (RM3 for 3-year tenancy, based on old rates): 87 x RM3 = RM261
- Add Stamp Duty for Tenant’s Copy: RM261 + RM10 = RM271
| Monthly Rental (MYR) : | |
| Duration (Year) : | |
| Yearly Rental (MYR) : | |
STAMP DUTY | |
| Amount (MYR) : | |
| Additional Copy (MYR 10 per copy) : | |
| TOTAL (MYR) : | |
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