Selling Property in Malaysia 2026: How RPGT Is Worked Out, the 3% Buyer Retention and the 60-Day Filing
Real Property Gains Tax is charged on the profit when you sell a house, shop or land in Malaysia. A Malaysian who sells within three years of buying pays 30% of the taxable gain, falling to 0% from the sixth year. Since 2025 the seller works out the tax and files online within 60 days, while the buyer must hold back 3% of the price and pay it to LHDN. Here is the rate table, a worked example and the deadlines.
