Insights
Tax, legal & wills
Wills and inheritance, joint names, company ownership and tax on rental income.
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Selling Property in Malaysia: RPGT in 2026 with Worked Examples
RPGT in Malaysia for 2026: rates, the 3% and 7% retention, 60-day deadlines and three worked examples for Malaysian and foreign sellers.
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Own Several Properties? A Will Alone Might Not Be Enough
A will only works after you pass and still goes through probate. How a trust differs, when it can help owners of several properties, and the costs to weigh.
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Own Property in Two Countries? You Might Need Two Wills
A will written back home can include your Malaysian property, but enforcing it here takes time. How a separate Malaysian will works alongside your home-country will, and the drafting trap…
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Case Study: Why a Hong Kong Buyer Almost Paid for the Wrong Structure
A Hong Kong client wanted to set up a Malaysian company before shortlisting a single unit. Running the real numbers showed the company would add cost with no upside. What…
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What Happens to Your Property in Malaysia If You Die Without a Will
Without a will, the law decides who gets your property, and your family waits months before anyone can sell or transfer it. How the Distribution Act 1958 splits an estate,…
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Joint Name Doesn’t Mean Your Spouse Automatically Gets the Property
In Malaysia, co-owners hold separate shares. When one passes away, that share goes to their estate, not automatically to the other owner. What that means and how to plan for…
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Renting Out Your JB Property? Check the Tax Side First
Non-resident landlords in Malaysia pay a flat 30% on net rental income, and nobody withholds it for you. How it works, what you can deduct, and a worked example.
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Leaving Malaysian Property to a Foreign Beneficiary? They May Need State Consent
A non-Malaysian beneficiary usually needs state consent before an inherited property can go into their name, even with a valid will. What it costs, and how to plan for it.
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Worried About “Double Death Tax” on Your JB Property? Here’s the Truth
Neither Singapore nor Malaysia has estate duty any more. The real cost of passing on a JB property is the process in Malaysia, and here is how to plan for…
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Buying Malaysian Property Through a Company: The Trade-Off Nobody Mentions
A Sdn Bhd is not an automatic tax saving, and a foreign-owned company is still a foreign buyer. Ownership rules, RPGT rates and the resident-director requirement, compared.
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Singapore Buyers: Your CPF Nomination Does Not Cover Your Malaysian Property
Many Singaporeans assume their CPF or insurance nominations cover their JB home. They don’t. What actually happens to Malaysian property, and how to fix it.