Commercial property · Putrajaya
Commercial property in Putrajaya: shop offices, offices and factories
Buying or renting a shop lot, office or factory in Putrajaya 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.
Putrajaya rules
What applies to foreign buyers and sellers in Putrajaya
State rules as summarised on the Putrajaya property page; confirm the current position with your lawyer before you sign.
Minimum price: RM1 million
The Malaysian Bar’s state table (as at October 2024) gives RM1 million for residential property in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.
Commercial, industrial and agricultural: RM1 million, companies only
The same table restricts these purchases to foreign companies incorporated in Malaysia, at RM1 million or more.
State Authority consent
Every foreign purchase needs State Authority consent under section 433B of the National Land Code 1965. Federal Territory land matters are handled by the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PTG Wilayah Persekutuan), which publishes separate Putrajaya guidelines. Guides put approval at about two to six months.
No percentage levy published
The Bar’s table shows no state levy for the Federal Territories, unlike Penang or Melaka. Ask your lawyer for the current consent fee.
Units a foreigner cannot buy
Low-cost and low-medium-cost homes, Bumiputera lots and Malay reservation land are excluded, as in other states.
Civil Servant Reserved Units (CSRU)
Private developers in Putrajaya set aside units for public servants at a reduced price (UJKTWP). A blog summary of the scheme gives a 30% allocation and a 10-year resale moratorium, with resale inside that period limited to other civil servants or with the discount repaid. Check whether a unit was sold under CSRU.
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 Putrajaya?
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?
Yes. Send the type, size, area and budget, and whether you want to buy or rent.
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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