Commercial land is not a house purchase with bigger numbers. The title may carry express conditions restricting use. There may be a restriction in interest requiring state consent. There may be an existing charge, a caveat, or a tenant with rights nobody mentioned.
Deposits get paid on the strength of a booking form. Then the title search comes back and the property cannot lawfully be used for what the buyer intends, or consent is required from an authority that takes months to give it.
By then the deposit is at risk and the completion date is fixed against a condition nobody controls.
Commercial Sale and Purchase Agreement
Sale and purchase documentation for commercial, industrial and development property — covering title and encumbrance investigation, land use category and express conditions, required consents and approvals, the deposit and completion mechanism, apportionments, and what happens if a condition is not met.
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Picture signing knowing the title is clean, the use is permitted, the consents required are identified with a realistic timeline, and the agreement says precisely what happens if any of it slips. Completion becomes a date in the diary rather than a source of anxiety.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Businesses acquiring premises, factories, warehouses or land
Developers acquiring land for a project
Companies disposing of surplus property
Groups transferring property between related entities
Buyers whose intended use may not match the current land category
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Conduct title and encumbrance searches and review express conditions and restrictions
Identify every consent required — state, authority, chargee or existing tenant
Draft or review the sale and purchase agreement with realistic conditions and timelines
Advise on stamp duty and any real property gains tax exposure
Handle completion, discharge of existing security and the transfer formalities
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Title, encumbrance and land use investigation
Consents and approvals identified with indicative timelines
Drafted or reviewed sale and purchase agreement
Advice on stamp duty and real property gains tax treatment
Completion, discharge of security and transfer formalities
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
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Title problems are cheapest to find before the deposit is paid. Every day after that, they are the buyer's problem to solve rather than the seller's.
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Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goal.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
What if the land use category does not permit our intended use?
Conversion may be possible, but it is an application with its own timeline and no guaranteed outcome. Whether the agreement should be conditional on it is a decision to take before signing.
Does foreign ownership require approval?
Frequently yes, depending on the state, the property and the buyer. We will confirm the position for your specific transaction.
Who pays the stamp duty and legal fees?
That follows the agreement, and where the parties have not addressed it we will make sure the document does.
Can we buy the company that owns the property instead?
Sometimes that is the better structure, with different tax, liability and consent consequences. We will compare both routes for you.
What if there is an existing tenant?
Their rights may survive the sale. We will establish the position during title investigation and make sure the agreement deals with it.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
