Malaysia Wealth & Property Tax
Detailed wealth & property tax rates and rules for Malaysia in 2026.
Wealth Tax
Malaysia does not impose a net wealth tax.
Wealth Tax Rate
0%
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Malaysia does not impose inheritance or estate tax. Estate duty was abolished in 1991. There is no tax on inherited assets.
Top Rate
0%
Property Tax
Local authorities levy an annual assessment (cukai taksiran) on properties based on annual rental value, with rates varying by municipality (typically 2-12%). Stamp duty on property transfers ranges from 1% to 4% on a progressive scale. A 1-3% stamp duty applies to loan agreements. Properties valued above RM 1 million incur 4% stamp duty on the amount exceeding that threshold.
How Malaysia Wealth Tax compares
Malaysia does not tax net wealth. 191 of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks take the same approach, which is useful context when weighing where to live, invest, or incorporate.
