An e-Invoice, also called an electronic invoice, is like a digital receipt for a transaction between a seller and a buyer. It’s different from regular invoices because it’s digital, not on paper or in email, and includes important info like seller and buyer details, what was bought, and taxes. It’s made in a way that computers can understand easily.
Can be processed much faster than paper invoices, which can save businesses time and money.
Eliminate the need for printing, mailing, and storing paper invoices, which can save businesses money on materials and postage.
Can be encrypted and stored securely, which helps to protect sensitive financial data.
Less prone to errors than paper invoices, which can help to reduce the risk of disputes and chargebacks.
E-invoicing uses standard formats to make invoices machine-readable, allowing for seamless data exchange between systems.
Lightweight data format for easy human and machine readability. Growing popularity in e-invoicing due to simplicity and compatibility.
Versatile markup language for defining data structure in a human-readable format. Widely used in e-invoicing for its flexibility and ease of interpretation.
Phased implementation of e-Invoice will be used to guarantee a smooth transition. The roll-out of e-Invoice has been carefully planned, taking into account the turnover or revenue levels, to provide taxpayers enough time to get ready for and adjust to the implementation of e-Invoice.
According to LHDN (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri), the coming e-Invoice will apply to everyone involved in business activities in Malaysia. But who exactly is considered a taxpayer?
Taxpayers can choose the best method for sending e-Invoices to LHDN based on their unique circumstances and business needs, easing the transition to e-Invoice.
For the taxpayers’ choice, there are two (2) possibilities for the electronic invoice transmission mechanisms:
No, e-Invoice is applicable to both domestic and cross-border transactions. The cross-border transactions include import and export activities.
For clarity, the compliance obligation is from the issuance of e-Invoice perspective. In other words, taxpayers who are within the annual turnover or revenue threshold as specified in Section 1.5 of the e-Invoice Guideline are required to issue and submit e-Invoice for IRBM’s validation according to the implementation timeline.
IRBM is actively conducting a series of engagement sessions with industry players, tax practitioners, professional bodies and identified stakeholders to provide comprehensive information regarding the implementation of e-Invoice in Malaysia including:
IRBM will adopt the Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) Model where the validation is done in near real-time by IRBM.
Yes, all businesses will be required to issue e-Invoice in accordance to the phased mandatory implementation timeline, which is based on the business’ annual turnover or revenue threshold.
Suppliers are required to obtain buyer’s details from the foreign buyers for the purposes of e-Invoice issuance.
In relation to TIN to be input in the e-Invoice, supplier may use “EI00000000020” for foreign buyers without TIN. Refer to Section 10.5 of the e-Invoice Specific Guideline for further details.
IRBM validation includes a series of checks to ensure the
e-Invoice submitted to IRBM conforms to the e-Invoice format and data structure as specified by IRBM. Refer to section 2.4.3 of the e-Invoice Guideline for further details.
Yes, a refund note e-Invoice is required for return of monies to buyers, with the following exception:
An e-Invoice may be required for disbursements and reimbursements, subject to the situation. Refer to Section 5 of the e-Invoice Specific Guideline for further details.
No, LHDN e-invoice is not limited to transactions within Malaysia. It is applicable toboth domestic and cross-border transactions, which include import and export activities.
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All taxpayers, including companies, must implement LHDN e-invoice based on their
annual turnover or revenue as reported in the FY22 Audited Financial Statements.
Currently, no specific industries are exempt from LHDN e-invoice implementation in Malaysia. However, certain individuals, types of income, and expenses may be exempted; details are available in Section 1.6 of the LHDN e-invoice Guideline.
All Malaysian businesses must issue LHDN e-invoices based on a phasedimplementation timeline linked to their annual turnover or revenue threshold, facilitating a smooth transition for businesses of varying sizes.
Yes, there is a 72-hour timeframe for the supplier to cancel the LHDN e-invoice
Yes, a Software Development Kit (SDK) will be provided to facilitate systemintegration
To issue an LHDN e-invoice to foreign buyers without a TIN (Taxpayer IdentificationNumber), suppliers should obtain the buyer’s details.
If a TIN is required, but the foreign buyer lacks one, suppliers can use theplaceholder “EI00000000020.”
Suppliers have no specific timeframe for LHDN e-invoice adjustments and can follow their company policies.
Foreign suppliers and buyers, not using the MyInvois System, make adjustments through specific LHDN e-invoices like debit notes, credit notes, or refund notes
Yes, the supplier will be able to create LHDN e-invoice in draft or proforma. LHDNeinvoice will only be accepted for tax purposes once the validation is successful.
No, the supplier cannot edit LHDN e-invoice information after it has been verifiedbyIRBM.
If changes are needed, the supplier should cancel the LHDN e-invoice within 72 hours from the time of validation and reissue a new LHDN e-invoice or use a debit note, credit note, or refund note LHDN e-invoice to adjust the original LHDN e-invoice.
After 72 hours from the time of validation, a new LHDN e-invoice must be issuedtomake any changes.
IRBM validation includes a series of checks to ensure the LHDN e-invoice submitted to IRBM conforms to the LHDN e-invoice format and datastructure as specified by IRBM. Refer to section 2.4.3 of the LHDN e-invoice Guidelinefor further details.
An LHDN e-invoice may be necessary for disbursements and reimbursements depending on the situation.
Yes, a refund note LHDN e-invoice is required for returning money to buyers unless the payment was made in error by buyers, there was an overpayment by buyers, or it involves returning security deposits.