Malaysia Tenancy Agreement Calculator
Instantly estimate stamp duty, legal fees & deposits for a Malaysian tenancy — then share the full breakdown on WhatsApp.
Your Tenancy Details
Deposits & advance (months)
Law Firm & Legal Service
Cost Breakdown
? How these figures are calculated & important notes
- Stamp duty (2026 Update): the previous RM2,400 annual-rent exemption has been fully removed. For every RM250 (or part) of the TOTAL annual rent, you pay RM1 (≤1 yr), RM3 (>1–3 yrs), RM5 (>3–5 yrs), or RM7 (>5 yrs).
- Minimum duty: the minimum payable stamp duty for the original agreement is RM10.
- Duplicate copies are stamped at RM10 each.
- Law Firm & Legal Service: is an estimate based on scale rates and is subject to 8% SST. It is negotiable, and many firms charge a flat fee.
- Deposits are market convention, not law — they are refundable / offset and fully adjustable above.
- Verify and pay stamp duty online via the MyTax (e-Duti Setem) portal. This tool is an estimate for planning, not legal advice.
Understanding Your Malaysia Tenancy Agreement Fees (2026 Guidelines)
Navigating the upfront expenses of renting a property can be complicated. This house rental calculator simplifies the process, dynamically tracking live scale criteria from the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) and standard legal practices across Malaysia. For the exact 2026 stamp duty tiers, minimum duty, and calculation basis, see “How these figures are calculated” above.
Who Pays Stamp Duty — Landlord or Tenant?
In Malaysian practice, stamp duty on a tenancy agreement is conventionally borne by the tenant, while the landlord typically covers the agent's commission (if any). This is a market custom rather than a statutory requirement, so the split can be freely negotiated and stated in the agreement itself.
Standard Legal Fee Structure for Tenancy Agreements
Beyond stamp duty, a tenancy stamping calculator should also account for the law firm's professional drafting fee. Standard professional fees are structured progressively based on your monthly rental pricing tiers, and are subject to 8% SST:
- First RM10,000 of monthly rental: 25% professional baseline rate.
- Next RM90,000 of monthly rental: 20% professional baseline rate.
Do You Need a Lawyer to Draft a Tenancy Agreement?
It isn't a legal requirement — parties can sign a tenancy agreement without a lawyer. However, engaging a law firm ensures the clauses (deposit forfeiture, early-termination, renewal options) are enforceable and reduces disputes later. Many landlords also request a stamped, lawyer-drafted copy before handing over keys, which is why this calculator includes optional law firm service fees.
What Are the Standard Security Deposits for a House Rental in Malaysia?
Standard market convention typically dictates an upfront payment consisting of 2 months of security/earnest deposit, 0.5 months of utility deposit, and 1 month of advance rental payment. These baseline rates can be fully calculated and dynamically adjusted inside the calculator platform.
Malaysia Tenancy Agreement Calculator
Instantly estimate stamp duty, legal fees & deposits for a Malaysian tenancy — then share the full breakdown on WhatsApp.
Your Tenancy Details
Deposits & advance (months)
Law Firm & Legal Service
Cost Breakdown
? How these figures are calculated & important notes
- Stamp duty (2026 Update): the previous RM2,400 annual-rent exemption has been fully removed. For every RM250 (or part) of the TOTAL annual rent, you pay RM1 (≤1 yr), RM3 (>1–3 yrs), RM5 (>3–5 yrs), or RM7 (>5 yrs).
- Minimum duty: the minimum payable stamp duty for the original agreement is RM10.
- Duplicate copies are stamped at RM10 each.
- Law Firm & Legal Service: is an estimate based on scale rates and is subject to 8% SST. It is negotiable, and many firms charge a flat fee.
- Deposits are market convention, not law — they are refundable / offset and fully adjustable above.
- Verify and pay stamp duty online via the MyTax (e-Duti Setem) portal. This tool is an estimate for planning, not legal advice.
Understanding Your Malaysia Tenancy Agreement Fees (2026 Guidelines)
Navigating the upfront expenses of renting a property can be complicated. This house rental calculator simplifies the process, dynamically tracking live scale criteria from the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) and standard legal practices across Malaysia. For the exact 2026 stamp duty tiers, minimum duty, and calculation basis, see “How these figures are calculated” above.
Who Pays Stamp Duty — Landlord or Tenant?
In Malaysian practice, stamp duty on a tenancy agreement is conventionally borne by the tenant, while the landlord typically covers the agent's commission (if any). This is a market custom rather than a statutory requirement, so the split can be freely negotiated and stated in the agreement itself.
Standard Legal Fee Structure for Tenancy Agreements
Beyond stamp duty, a tenancy stamping calculator should also account for the law firm's professional drafting fee. Standard professional fees are structured progressively based on your monthly rental pricing tiers, and are subject to 8% SST:
- First RM10,000 of monthly rental: 25% professional baseline rate.
- Next RM90,000 of monthly rental: 20% professional baseline rate.
Do You Need a Lawyer to Draft a Tenancy Agreement?
It isn't a legal requirement — parties can sign a tenancy agreement without a lawyer. However, engaging a law firm ensures the clauses (deposit forfeiture, early-termination, renewal options) are enforceable and reduces disputes later. Many landlords also request a stamped, lawyer-drafted copy before handing over keys, which is why this calculator includes optional law firm service fees.
What Are the Standard Security Deposits for a House Rental in Malaysia?
Standard market convention typically dictates an upfront payment consisting of 2 months of security/earnest deposit, 0.5 months of utility deposit, and 1 month of advance rental payment. These baseline rates can be fully calculated and dynamically adjusted inside the calculator platform.