Legal Fees Calculator
Estimate SPA and loan legal fees, stamp duty, mortgage repayments and tenancy legal fees. For general guidance only.
Estimated Result
Formula & Scale (SRO 2023)
Scale fees for non-contentious conveyancing (Peninsular Malaysia):
| Portion of value | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First RM500,000 | 1.25% | Minimum charge RM500 |
| Next RM7,000,000 (up to RM7,500,000) | 1% | Cumulative, up to RM7,500,000 |
| Above RM7,500,000 | 1% | Negotiable. This calculator uses 1% for estimates. |
| SST: 8% only if the SST toggle above is switched on | ||
Source: Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023 (P.U. (A) 207/2023), effective 15 July 2023. Scale applies separately to SPA and loan documentation. Malaysian Bar copy.
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Formula (Stamp Act 1949)
Transfer: progressive ad valorem rates:
| Portion of value | Rate | Range |
|---|---|---|
| First RM100,000 | 1% | On the first RM100,000 of consideration |
| Next RM400,000 | 2% | RM100,001 – RM500,000 |
| Next RM500,000 | 3% | RM500,001 – RM1,000,000 |
| Above RM1,000,000 | 4% | On the amount above RM1,000,000 |
| Loan Agreement: generally 0.5% of the loan amount | ||
Source: Stamp Act 1949 (Act 378) and LHDN public guidance. Exemptions or remissions are not applied automatically.
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Formula (Standard Amortisation)
Monthly instalment M = P × [r(1+r)ⁿ] / [(1+r)ⁿ − 1]
where P = principal, r = monthly interest rate, n = number of months
Source: Standard reducing-balance amortisation formula.
Estimated Result
Legal Fee Scale (SRO 2023, Second Schedule — Tenancy)
| Monthly rent | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| RM10,000 or less | 30% | Minimum charge RM500 |
| Exceeding RM10,000 | 15% – 25% | Choose where in the band to quote |
| SST: 8% only if the SST toggle above is switched on | ||
Stamp Duty (Stamp Act 1949, First Schedule)
| Tenancy term | Duty per RM250 of annual rent |
|---|---|
| Not exceeding 1 year | RM1 |
| More than 1 to 3 years | RM3 |
| More than 3 to 5 years | RM5 |
| More than 5 years, or indefinite | RM7 |
| Minimum duty RM10. Calculated on the annual rent, counting any part of RM250 as a full RM250. | |
Legal fee: Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023 (P.U. (A) 207/2023), Second Schedule, effective 15 July 2023. Stamp duty: Stamp Act 1949 (Act 378), First Schedule as amended from 1 January 2025. Stamp duty is charged under the Stamp Act, not the Order — Order 1 of the SRO excludes stamp duty from the scale fee. Exemptions and remissions are not applied automatically.
This calculator is for general guidance only and is not legal or financial advice. Figures are estimates based on published scales and common formulas. Actual legal fees, stamp duty, disbursements, exemptions, SST, and bank terms may differ. Contact TER CHAMBERS for a formal quotation and advice specific to your transaction.
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