Buying a factory or industrial property in Malaysia? Estimate your SPA legal fees, stamp duty (MOT), loan agreement legal fees and loan stamp duty before you commit — with our free calculator based on the SRO 2023 scale.
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Your Legal Fees & Stamp Duty
SPA Legal Fees (SRO 2023)
Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023, which came into force on 15 July 2023. The scale charges 1.25% on the first RM500,000 (minimum RM500) and 1% on the next RM7,000,000 (RM500,001 to RM7,500,000). Amounts above RM7.5 million are subject to negotiation.
Stamp Duty (MOT)
Property transfer stamp duty is paid on the Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) under the Stamp Act 1949, on a progressive scale set by the LHDN stamp duty rates:
- 1% on the first RM100,000
- 2% on RM100,001 to RM500,000
- 3% on RM500,001 to RM1,000,000
- 4% on every ringgit above RM1,000,000
Loan Agreement Legal Fees & Stamp Duty
If you’re financing the purchase, you’ll also pay:
- Loan agreement legal fees — the same SRO 2023 scale, calculated on the loan amount.
- Loan agreement stamp duty — a flat 0.5% of the loan amount.
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Factories for sale in Johor — detached, semi-detached and link factories across Johor Bahru, Kulai and Iskandar Puteri.
Industrial land for sale in Johor — from half-acre plots to multi-acre industrial land.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the actual legal fees I will pay?
These figures follow the SRO 2023 scale and Stamp Act 1949, so they are a close estimate. Solicitors may discount the scale by up to 25%, so actual quotes are often 15–25% lower. Ask your solicitor for an exact quotation.
Does the first-home stamp duty exemption apply to factories?
No. The stamp duty exemption applies to residential first-home purchases only. Industrial and commercial properties such as factories do not qualify.
Do foreign buyers pay different legal fees?
Legal fees follow the same SRO 2023 scale regardless of nationality, but foreign buyers must meet the minimum purchase price set by each state and may need additional approvals.
When is each fee paid?
Stamp duty is payable to LHDN within 30 days of signing the SPA, and legal fees are typically settled before completion. Late stamp duty payments attract penalties.
Can legal fees be negotiated below the calculator output?
Yes. Under SRO 2023, solicitors may discount their fees by up to 25% below the scale. Stamp duty, however, is fixed by law and cannot be negotiated.