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Foreign Ownership and State Consent Advisory
Establish whether a foreign party can acquire the property, what consent is required, and how long it will take — before terms are agreed.
- Advocates & Solicitors
- Offices in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru
- Confidential, no obligation
Real lawyers, one team behind every matter
Who this is for
Sound familiar?
Foreign companies or individuals acquiring Malaysian property
Malaysian sellers dealing with a foreign buyer
Companies with foreign shareholding acquiring land
Parties whose transaction requires state authority consent
What's at stake
What is really at stake
- 01Foreign acquisition of Malaysian property is subject to state-level consent, minimum price thresholds and category restrictions that differ from state to state.
- 02Deals are often agreed on the assumption that consent is a formality.It is not, and a conditional agreement with no realistic timeline can leave both parties stuck.
In plain words
Foreign Ownership and State Consent Advisory
Advisory on foreign acquisition of property and land — the applicable state requirements, minimum thresholds, category and title restrictions, the consent application process and timeline, and how the agreement should be structured around it.
What good looks like
Imagine a transaction structured with the consent requirement understood, a realistic timeline, and provisions covering what happens if consent is refused or delayed.
What you get
What we deliver
Scope and fee are agreed in writing before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are getting.
- 01
State requirement, threshold and restriction assessment
- 02
Feasibility advice on the intended acquisition
- 03
Consent application guidance and timeline
- 04
Agreement structuring around the consent condition
- 05
Support through the application process
How we work
Clear from the first conversation
- 1
Send a short request
Tell us what the matter is about. It takes under a minute and stays confidential.
- 2
Khalis sets a time with you
We reply within 30 minutes in office hours to arrange your consultation, online or at our KL or JB office.
- 3
Advice, then a written proposal
You get a clear view of the issues and options, then a written scope and fee proposal.
- 4
Work begins on the agreed scope
Khalis leads the matter with a team of our lawyers, working to the scope you approved. You get regular updates at every key step.
Who leads your matter
Led by Nur Khalis Johar Amin, supported by our team
Khalis leads your matter as Partner. Depending on the work, other lawyers in our team handle parts of it day to day, with Khalis overseeing the matter.
Nur Khalis Johar Amin
Partner, Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co
- Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysia
- Leads our Conveyancing & Corporate Commercial team
- Focus: corporate real estate, property transactions and land matters
The team behind your matter
Meet the team →Who we have acted for
Organisations we have acted for
Federal government agencies & statutory bodies
Johor state bodies & local authorities
Government-linked companies
Private sector & NGOs
Shown with permission. Government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies are identified as such. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement by any government, ministry or agency.
Next step
Request a consultation with Khalis
- 1Send a short request. It takes under a minute.
- 2Khalis reviews it and arranges a time with you.
- 3You get clear advice, then a written scope and fee proposal.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
Your details stay confidential. Sending a request does not mean you have appointed us.
- Licensed advocates & solicitors
- Professional indemnity insured
- Offices in KL & JB
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Send a short request and Khalis will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.
Can a foreigner buy any property in Malaysia?
How long does consent take?
What if consent is refused?
What is Legal That Works?
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
Who will be helping me?
Before you sign
The cost of waiting
Consent requirements vary by state and change over time. An assumption based on another state or another year is not a basis to commit a deposit.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
