Previously, stamp duty compliance was a reactive exercise. It involved presenting a document for assessment and paying the duty determined by the authorities. Under the self-assessment regime, businesses must now be proactive, identify dutiable instruments, ascertain the applicable duty, and make payment without being prompted.

This article is intended to provide a quick overview of real estate transactions and facilitate transaction planning for businesses intending to undertake acquisition of industrial property in Malaysia.

This article provides a quick overview of lease and tenancy transactions in Malaysia, focusing on businesses intending to enter into a commercial lease.

Real Estate Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Malaysia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries