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Overview of E-Invoicing in Malaysia
E-invoicing in Malaysia refers to the electronic generation, storage, and management of invoice documents by businesses and their submission to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). This digital process replaces traditional paper invoices, streamlining the invoicing process for enhanced efficiency and compliance.
Implementation Timeline
The rollout of e-invoicing in Malaysia is set to occur in phases:
1. Starting August 2024 - Mandatory for taxpayers with an annual turnover exceeding MYR 100 million.
2. From January 2025 - Extends to taxpayers with annual turnover between MYR 25 million and MYR 100 million.
3. By July 2025 - Mandatory for all other taxpayers.
These stages ensure a gradual transition, allowing businesses of various sizes to adapt to the new system.
Methods of E-Invoicing
Taxpayers can choose between two primary methods for submitting e-invoices to the IRBM:
1. MyInvois Portal: A web portal hosted by the IRBM, accessible to all taxpayers at no additional cost. This portal is particularly useful for smaller businesses or those without the capability to integrate APIs.
2. Application Programming Interface (API): For larger businesses or those with high transaction volumes, the API allows for direct data transmission between the taxpayers’ systems and the IRBM’s MyInvois system. This method requires initial technological investments and adjustments to existing systems.
Benefits of E-Invoicing
The transition to e-invoicing offers multiple advantages:
- Reduced Costs: Eliminates the need for paper, postage, and storage.
- Increased Efficiency: Speeds up the processing and payment cycles, reducing the time between issuing an invoice and receiving payment.
- Improved Accuracy: Minimizes human errors from manual data entry.
- Enhanced Compliance: Facilitates real-time tracking of transactions, helping businesses and tax authorities ensure compliance with tax laws.
- Environmental Impact: Reduces the carbon footprint associated with paper-based systems.
Expectations
With the implementation of e-invoicing, the Malaysian government expects:
- Better compliance with tax regulations as the system allows for easier audit and verification processes.
- Increased transparency in transactions, which will help in combating fraud and tax evasion.
- Streamlined operations for businesses, contributing to a more digital and efficient economy.
The shift towards e-invoicing is part of Malaysia's broader efforts to digitalize its economy and enhance the efficiency of tax collection and compliance. This transition aligns with global trends where many countries are adopting similar technologies to modernize their tax systems.