E-Invoicing in Malaysia
Nationwide real-time e-invoicing mandate through IRBM’s MyInvois system
Malaysia is implementing a nationwide real-time e-invoicing mandate through IRBM. The rollout spans from 2024 to 2026, requiring all registered businesses to validate their invoices digitally before sending to customers. The MyInvois portal or direct API connection is used for submission and approval.
Key Milestones
2023
Framework Launch
Inland Revenue Board (IRBM) launches national e-Invoicing framework.
Jun 2024
Phase 1: Large Taxpayers
Mandatory implementation for taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM100 million (appx. 20 million Euros)
Jan 2025
Phase 2: Mid-Size Taxpayers
Mandatory implementation for taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM50 million
Jan 2026
Phase 2: Small-size Taxpayers
Mandatory implementation for taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM25 million
Jan 2027
Full Rollout
All VAT-registered businesses must use e-invoices through MyInvois system.
Key Legal Framework
IRBM Authority: Inland Revenue Board governs e-invoicing under Digital Economy Blueprint
Phased Rollout: Mandatory implementation by turnover thresholds
Real-time Validation: All invoices must be validated through MyInvois system
B2G (Business-to-Government)
Will become mandatory in final rollout phase (January 2027).
B2B (Business-to-Business)
Mandatory by January 2027 for all taxable persons through MyInvois.
B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
Also in scope, with simplified customer validation rules.
MyInvois National System
Malaysia uses its own national MyInvois system for real-time invoice validation. Each invoice receives a unique identifier from IRBM before transmission to customers
Submission via Invoice Portal
Invoice Portal – MyInvois Integration
Our Invoice Portal provides seamless API integration with Malaysia’s MyInvois system. Submit invoices in compliant JSON/XML formats with automatic IRBM validation and unique identifier assignment.
Supported Formats
JSON
XML
PDF (output)
XML
PDF (output)
Key Features
Real-time IRBM Validation
API Integration
API Integration
Is Peppol required in Malaysia?
No, the system is based on MyInvois only.
Can I send invoices via email?
Only after validation through IRBM’s MyInvois system.
Is B2C included in the mandate?
Yes, but simplified rules apply for consumer transactions.
What format should I use?
JSON or XML via IRBM specifications.
Summary
Malaysia is implementing a nationwide real-time e-invoicing mandate through IRBM. The rollout spans from 2024 to 2026, requiring all registered businesses to validate their invoices digitally before sending to customers. The MyInvois portal or direct API connection is used for submission and approval. Our platform supports businesses in complying with technical and timing requirements throughout this transition.
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