Bursa Share Fee Calculator
Every Bursa Malaysia trade pays brokerage, a 0.03% clearing fee and 0.1% stamp duty (both capped at RM1,000) on the buy and again on the sell. Buying 1,000 shares at RM2.00 and selling at RM2.30 with 0.08% brokerage (RM8 minimum) costs RM 21.59 in charges and leaves RM 278.41 profit; you break even at RM2.022. Enter your trade below.
Your profit
Net profit
Return 13.85% · charges RM 21.59
| Buy value | RM 2,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Buy brokerage | + RM 8.00 |
| Buy clearing fee | + RM 0.60 |
| Buy stamp duty | + RM 2.00 |
| Total buy cost | RM 2,010.60 |
| Sell value | RM 2,300.00 |
| Sell brokerage | − RM 8.00 |
| Sell clearing fee | − RM 0.69 |
| Sell stamp duty | − RM 2.30 |
| Net sale proceeds | RM 2,289.01 |
| Net profit | RM 278.41 |
| Return | 13.85% |
| Total charges | RM 21.59 |
| Break-even price | RM2.022 |
Stamp duty shown at exactly 0.1%; some brokers round up per RM1,000.
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Charges on one trade by value (0.08% brokerage, RM8 minimum)
| Trade value | Brokerage | Clearing | Stamp duty | Total | % of value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM 1,000.00 | RM 8.00 | RM 0.30 | RM 1.00 | RM 9.30 | 0.93% |
| RM 5,000.00 | RM 8.00 | RM 1.50 | RM 5.00 | RM 14.50 | 0.29% |
| RM 10,000.00 | RM 8.00 | RM 3.00 | RM 10.00 | RM 21.00 | 0.21% |
| RM 50,000.00 | RM 40.00 | RM 15.00 | RM 50.00 | RM 105.00 | 0.21% |
| RM 100,000.00 | RM 80.00 | RM 30.00 | RM 100.00 | RM 210.00 | 0.21% |
| RM 1,000,000.00 | RM 800.00 | RM 300.00 | RM 1,000.00 | RM 2,100.00 | 0.21% |
Small trades pay a much higher share because of the brokerage minimum. Count both sides: a round trip costs about twice this.
How Bursa trading costs are worked out
- Contract value = price × number of shares.
- Brokerage = the higher of value × your broker's rate and the broker's minimum.
- Clearing fee = 0.03% of value, up to RM1,000.
- Stamp duty = 0.1% of value, up to RM1,000.
- SST = 8% of brokerage and clearing for ETFs, REITs and warrants.
- Net profit = sale value − selling costs − (buy value + buying costs) + dividends.
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Tax on shares in Malaysia
- Dividends: single-tier dividends are tax-free up to RM100,000 a year; from YA2025 individuals pay 2% on the excess. Foreign dividends and EPF, ASNB and unit trust distributions are outside this rule.
- Capital gains: gains on listed shares are not subject to capital gains tax for individuals.
- Brokerage is negotiable between you and your broker; online brokers often charge a percentage with a low minimum.
Sources
- EY Malaysia: Stamp duty remission on contract notes
- Skrine: Stamp duty remission order
- moomoo Malaysia: Trading fees
- Rakuten Trade: Charges and fees
- Securities Commission: Negotiable commissions
- Skrine: Dividend income above RM100,000
Disclaimer: An estimate, not investment advice. Your broker's contract note shows the exact charges.
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees for buying shares on Bursa Malaysia?
Brokerage (set by your broker, often a percentage with a minimum), a 0.03% clearing fee capped at RM1,000, and 0.1% stamp duty capped at RM1,000. Buying RM2,000 of shares at 0.08% brokerage with an RM8 minimum costs RM 10.60 in charges.
How much is stamp duty on Bursa shares?
0.1% of the contract value, capped at RM1,000 per contract note, under a remission order running from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2028. The statutory rate is RM1.50 per RM1,000, so some brokers round up to the next RM1,000 block.
What is the Bursa clearing fee?
0.03% of the contract value, capped at RM1,000 per contract, paid on both the buy and the sell. On a RM2 million trade the cap applies: RM 600.00.
Is there SST on share trading in Malaysia?
Brokers charge 8% service tax on brokerage and clearing fees for ETFs, REITs, warrants, structured warrants and similar securities, but not on ordinary listed shares. Stamp duty is not subject to SST.
What is my break-even price?
The selling price at which the sale proceeds after selling costs cover what you paid including buying costs. Buying 1,000 shares at RM2.00 with these charges, you break even at about RM2.022.
Are share dividends taxed in Malaysia?
Single-tier dividends are tax-free for individuals up to RM100,000 a year. From YA2025, individuals pay 2% on chargeable dividend income above RM100,000: RM120,000 of dividends means 2% of RM20,000, or RM400.
Is there capital gains tax on Bursa shares?
No for individuals. The capital gains tax from 2024 applies to companies and certain other bodies on unlisted shares; gains on listed shares are not in scope.
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