Buying Malaysian Property Through a Company vs Personal Name (Foreign Buyers)
The question we get weekly
Foreign buyers — especially from Singapore and Hong Kong, where corporate structures are routine — often ask whether buying through a …
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Buying KL Property from Singapore: The 2026 Guide for Singaporean Buyers
The Short Answer
Singaporeans can buy Kuala Lumpur property freely — freehold, in your own name, from RM1 million — and the cost gap with home is not subtle. As …
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Buying KL Property from Hong Kong: The 2026 Guide
The Short Answer
Hong Kong residents can buy Kuala Lumpur property freely — freehold, in your own name, from RM1 million (roughly HK$1.8M at recent rates). The …
Malaysia Stamp Duty for Foreign Buyers in 2026: The New 8% Flat Rate Explained
The Short Answer
From 1 January 2026, foreigners buying residential property in Malaysia pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the transfer — doubled from the previous 4% …
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Malaysia? The Complete 2026 Guide
The Short Answer
Yes. Foreigners can legally buy and own property in Malaysia — freehold included — in their own name. Malaysia is one of the most open property …
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Stamp Duty Calculator Malaysia 2026: How Much Will You Pay?
How Stamp Duty Works in Malaysia
When you buy property in Malaysia, you pay stamp duty on two documents: the Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) and the loan …