Legal fee calculator for SPA and loan agreement
Scale fees under the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023, with or without 8% SST.
Legal fees
- Total legal fees
- RM 22,140.00
- SPA legal fee
- RM 11,250.00
- Loan agreement legal fee
- RM 9,250.00
- Service tax (8%)
- RM 1,640.00
Disbursements (searches, registration, courier, printing) and stamp duty are not included.
For reference only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rates can change; confirm with your lawyer, bank, tax adviser or LHDN before you sign or pay.
How it works
| Portion of price or loan | Fee |
|---|---|
| First RM 500,000 | 1.25% (minimum RM 500) |
| Next RM 7,000,000 | 1% |
| Above RM 7,500,000 | Negotiable, up to 1% |
The SPA fee is worked out on the purchase price and the loan agreement fee on the loan amount, separately. 8% service tax is then added to the fees. The calculator shows the part above RM 7.5 million at the 1% maximum. Disbursements such as searches, registration and courier are not included.
Worked example
RM 1,000,000 shoplot with an RM 800,000 loan:
- SPA: 1.25% × RM 500,000 + 1% × RM 500,000 = RM 6,250 + RM 5,000 = RM 11,250
- Loan agreement: RM 6,250 + 1% × RM 300,000 = RM 9,250
- 8% SST on RM 20,500 = RM 1,640; total RM 22,140 before disbursements
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