Foreign buyers' stamp duty on homes rises to a flat 8% from 2026

Quick answerUnder amendments in the Finance Act 2025, from 1 January 2026 foreigners (excluding Malaysian permanent residents) buying residential property pay a flat 8% transfer stamp duty, up from 4%. Commercial property stays at 4%.

1 Jan 2026 · Source：Skrine

What it means for buyers

For Singaporean and foreign buyers, duty on an RM1.2m condo rises from RM48,000 to RM96,000. Have your lawyer calculate under the latest rules. Related: Complete foreigner guide

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