Commercial property · Perak
Commercial property in Perak: shop offices, offices and factories
Buying or renting a shop lot, office or factory in Perak works differently from buying a home: the land use, the financing, the tax on rent and the foreign-buyer rules all change. This guide sets out what to check, and Jason can send current units for sale or rent.
Before you offer
Six checks on a commercial property
- Land use and express condition. The title shows whether the land is for commercial, industrial or residential use. A shop on residential land, or a factory outside an approved industrial zone, limits what you can do and who will lend.
- Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC). Confirm the building has its CCC and any change of use has been approved by the local council.
- Business licence fit. Check with the local council that your trade can be licensed at that address before you commit.
- Existing tenancy. A tenanted shop or factory comes with its lease; read the rent, term, renewal option and who pays for repairs.
- Financing. Banks lend on commercial property on different terms from homes; get a pre-assessment before the offer.
- Holding costs. Assessment and quit rent are higher on commercial land; budget for them with the service charge.
Perak rules
What applies to foreign buyers and sellers in Perak
State rules as summarised on the Perak property page; confirm the current position with your lawyer before you sign.
Freehold is barred for foreigners
Since September 2023 non-citizens and foreign companies cannot acquire, own, hold or inherit freehold property in Perak, so only leasehold is open to them (Malaysian Bar Circular No 444/2024).
Minimum price set by zone
Perak splits the state into three zones; Zone 1 is Ipoh. In the December 2024 position, Ipoh homes bought direct from a developer needed RM500,000–2 million for strata and RM700,000–2 million for landed; Zone 2 towns RM350,000–900,000 strata and RM500,000–1.5 million landed; Zone 3 RM350,000–750,000 strata and RM300,000–1 million landed. Where in each range a purchase falls depends on the title and tenure.
Subsale: check the 2026 change
The December 2024 position did not permit foreigners to buy residential subsale property in Perak. Guides published in 2026 report PTG Perak Circular No. 01/2026, in force from 4 March 2026, which allows subsale purchases with full title from about RM800,000 (Zone 3 strata) to RM2.5 million (Ipoh landed). We could not read the circular itself.
Levy on approval
Perak charges a levy when consent is granted; Malay Mail reported RM50,700 collected on four MM2H purchases by November 2023. Guides citing the 2026 circular give 1.5% or RM15,000 on a first home and 2% or RM20,000 on a second.
Unit limit
The same 2026 guides report a limit of two residential units, for individuals only. Not yet checked against the circular.
State consent from PTG Perak
Every purchase by a foreigner needs State Authority consent, applied for through your lawyer at the Perak Land and Mines Office (Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Perak).
Tax
Stamp duty, RPGT and service tax
- Stamp duty on the transfer uses the same scale as homes: 1% of the first RM100,000, 2% of the next RM400,000, 3% to RM1 million and 4% above.
- RPGT applies on sale at the same rates as residential property.
- Service tax on rent. Rental and leasing of commercial property became a taxable service from 1 July 2025 (8%), reduced to 6% from 1 January 2026, for landlords whose commercial rental turnover exceeds RM1 million in 12 months. Residential rentals are outside the scope.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy commercial property in Perak?
Generally yes, with state consent, but states set their own minimum prices and conditions for commercial and industrial property, which can differ from the residential minimum shown above. Your lawyer confirms the current figure for the specific title.
Is there service tax on shop or office rent?
From 1 January 2026, 6% service tax applies to commercial rental for landlords whose commercial rental turnover exceeds RM1 million in 12 months; it was 8% from July to December 2025. Residential rent is not taxed this way.
Shop office or factory: which rents better?
It depends on the location and demand; ask Jason for recorded rents and occupancy in the specific area.
Can Jason find a shop, office or factory for me?
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General information by a registered agent, not legal or tax advice. Rates as published for 2026; your lawyer and LHDN have the final figure. Checked October 2026.
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