Use this skill whenever asked about Malaysia e-invoicing, MyInvois system, LHDN/LHDNM/IRBM e-invoice, Inland Revenue Board Malaysia, UBL 2.1 for Malaysia, e-invoice mandatory timeline, RM threshold phases, MyInvois portal, MyInvois API, e-invoice validation, digital signature for Malaysian e-invoice, self-billed invoice, consolidated invoice, B2B/B2C/B2G e-invoice Malaysia, or any question about generating, submitting, validating, or troubleshooting Malaysian e-invoices. Also trigger when advising on compliance phases, relaxation periods, exemptions, or technical integration with IRBM. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any Malaysia e-invoice work.
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Quick Reference
| Field | Value | |---|---| | Country | Malaysia | | Currency | MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) | | E-Invoicing System | MyInvois | | Governing Body | Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM / LHDNM / LHDN) | | Key Legislation | Income Tax Act 1967 (Section 82C); Income Tax (Issuance of Electronic Invoice) Rules 2024 [P.U.(A) 265] | | Schema Standard | UBL 2.1 (Universal Business Language) | | Format | XML or JSON | | Model | Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) — validation before use | | Implementation Start | 1 August 2024 (Phase 1) | | Current Status | Phase 4 active (RM1M-RM5M from 1 Jan 2026); full enforcement from 1 Jan 2027 | | Portal | myinvois.hasil.gov.my | | SDK Documentation | sdk.myinvois.hasil.gov.my |
Implementation Timeline
| Phase | Annual Revenue (FY2022) | Mandatory From | Relaxation Ends | Full Enforcement | |---|---|---|---|---| | Phase 1 | > RM100 million | 1 August 2024 | 31 January 2025 | Active | | Phase 2 | RM25M -- RM100M | 1 January 2025 | 30 June 2025 | Active | | Phase 3 | RM5M -- RM25M | 1 July 2025 | 31 December 2025 | Active | | Phase 4 | RM1M -- RM5M | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2026 | 1 January 2027 | | New businesses (2023-2025, ≥RM1M) | RM1M+ | 1 July 2026 | 31 December 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
Transaction Coverage
| Transaction Type | E-Invoice Required | |---|---| | B2B (business to business) | Yes — individual e-invoice per transaction | | B2G (business to government) | Yes — individual e-invoice per transaction | | B2C (business to consumer) | Yes — individual e-invoice for transactions > RM10,000 (from 1 Jan 2026); consolidated for smaller | | Cross-border (exports) | Yes — e-invoice required | | Self-billed transactions | Yes — buyer issues self-billed e-invoice | | Foreign income receipts | Yes — self-billed e-invoice by Malaysian recipient |
Document Types
| Type Code | Document | Description | |---|---|---| | 01 | Invoice | Standard tax invoice | | 02 | Credit Note | Adjustment reducing amount | | 03 | Debit Note | Adjustment increasing amount | | 04 | Refund Note | Refund document | | 11 | Self-Billed Invoice | Buyer-issued invoice | | 12 | Self-Billed Credit Note | Buyer-issued credit note | | 13 | Self-Billed Debit Note | Buyer-issued debit note | | 14 | Self-Billed Refund Note | Buyer-issued refund |
Quick Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia |
| Currency | MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) |
| E-Invoicing System | MyInvois |
| Governing Body | Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM / LHDNM / LHDN) |
| Key Legislation | Income Tax Act 1967 (Section 82C); Income Tax (Issuance of Electronic Invoice) Rules 2024 [P.U.(A) 265] |
| Schema Standard | UBL 2.1 (Universal Business Language) |
| Format | XML or JSON |
| Model | Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) — validation before use |
| Implementation Start | 1 August 2024 (Phase 1) |
| Current Status | Phase 4 active (RM1M-RM5M from 1 Jan 2026); full enforcement from 1 Jan 2027 |
| Portal | myinvois.hasil.gov.my |
| SDK Documentation | sdk.myinvois.hasil.gov.my |
Implementation Timeline
| Phase | Annual Revenue (FY2022) | Mandatory From | Relaxation Ends | Full Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | > RM100 million | 1 August 2024 | 31 January 2025 | Active |
| Phase 2 | RM25M -- RM100M | 1 January 2025 | 30 June 2025 | Active |
| Phase 3 | RM5M -- RM25M | 1 July 2025 | 31 December 2025 | Active |
| Phase 4 | RM1M -- RM5M | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| New businesses (2023-2025, ≥RM1M) | RM1M+ | 1 July 2026 | 31 December 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
Transaction Coverage
| Transaction Type | E-Invoice Required |
|---|---|
| B2B (business to business) | Yes — individual e-invoice per transaction |
| B2G (business to government) | Yes — individual e-invoice per transaction |
| B2C (business to consumer) | Yes — individual e-invoice for transactions > RM10,000 (from 1 Jan 2026); consolidated for smaller |
| Cross-border (exports) | Yes — e-invoice required |
| Self-billed transactions | Yes — buyer issues self-billed e-invoice |
| Foreign income receipts | Yes — self-billed e-invoice by Malaysian recipient |
Document Types
| Type Code | Document | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Invoice | Standard tax invoice |
| 02 | Credit Note | Adjustment reducing amount |
| 03 | Debit Note | Adjustment increasing amount |
| 04 | Refund Note | Refund document |
| 11 | Self-Billed Invoice | Buyer-issued invoice |
| 12 | Self-Billed Credit Note | Buyer-issued credit note |
| 13 | Self-Billed Debit Note | Buyer-issued debit note |
| 14 | Self-Billed Refund Note | Buyer-issued refund |
UBL 2.1 Structure
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard | Universal Business Language 2.1 (ISO/IEC 19845) |
| Submission Format | XML or JSON (both accepted) |
| Root Element (XML) | <Invoice> |
| UBL Namespace | urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:Invoice-2 |
| CAC Namespace | urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonAggregateComponents-2 |
| CBC Namespace | urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonBasicComponents-2 |
| Document Version | v1.1 (current as of 2026) |
| Character Encoding | UTF-8 |
Data Structure Categories (55 Fields in 8 Groups)
| Category | Fields Included |
|---|---|
| 1. Address | Street, city, state, postal code, country |
| 2. Business Details | TIN, BRN/SST number, MSIC code, tourism tax number |
| 3. Contact Number | Telephone, email |
| 4. Invoice Details | Version, type, code/number, date, time, currency, tax calculation |
| 5. Parties | Supplier and Buyer identification |
| 6. Party Details | Names, addresses, contact information |
| 7. Payment Info | Payment mode, terms, prepayment details |
| 8. Products/Services | Description, quantity, unit price, tax type, tax rate, tax amount, subtotal |
cac:Signature elementInvoice Header
| UBL Path | Field Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cbc:InvoiceTypeCode/@listVersionID | e-Invoice Version | Current version | 1.1 |
| cbc:InvoiceTypeCode | e-Invoice Type Code | Document type | 01 |
| cbc:ID | e-Invoice Code/Number | Unique reference | INV-2026-001 |
| cbc:IssueDate | Issue Date | UTC date | 2026-05-22 |
| cbc:IssueTime | Issue Time | UTC time | 15:30:00Z |
| cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode | Currency Code | ISO 4217 | MYR |
| cac:Signature | Digital Signature | Issuer signature | (embedded) |
Supplier (cac:AccountingSupplierParty)
| Field | Description | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| TIN | Tax Identification Number | Yes |
| BRN / NRIC / Passport | Registration/ID number | Yes |
| SST Registration Number | Sales & Service Tax number | If registered |
| Tourism Tax Registration | Tourism tax number | If applicable |
| MSIC Code | Malaysian Standard Industrial Classification | Yes |
| Name | Legal name | Yes |
| Address | Full address (street, city, state, postal code) | Yes |
| Contact (Phone) | Telephone number | Yes |
| Contact (Email) | Email address | Yes |
| Country | Country code | Yes (MY) |
| State | State code (per IRBM code table) | Yes |
Buyer (cac:AccountingCustomerParty)
| Field | Description | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| TIN | Tax Identification Number | Yes |
| BRN / NRIC / Passport | Registration/ID number | Yes |
| SST Registration Number | Sales & Service Tax number | If applicable |
| Name | Legal name or individual name | Yes |
| Address | Full address | Yes |
| Contact (Phone) | Telephone number | Yes |
| Country | Country code | Yes |
Line Items (cac:InvoiceLine)
| Field | Description | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Item Classification Code | IRBM classification code | Yes |
| Item Description | Product/service description | Yes |
| Unit Price | Price per unit | Yes |
| Quantity | Number of units | Yes |
| Measurement (Unit) | Unit of measure | Yes |
| Subtotal | Line amount (Qty × Unit Price) | Yes |
| Tax Type | Tax category (01=SST, 02=Service Tax, E=Exempt, etc.) | Yes |
| Tax Rate | Applicable percentage | Yes (if taxable) |
| Tax Amount | Calculated tax | Yes (if taxable) |
| Total Excluding Tax | Line total before tax | Yes |
| Total Including Tax | Line total with tax | Yes |
Totals
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Excluding Tax | Sum of all line totals before tax |
| Total Tax Amount | Sum of all tax amounts |
| Total Including Tax | Grand total |
| Total Payable Amount | Amount due from buyer |
Submission Channels
| Channel | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| MyInvois Portal | Web-based manual submission | Low volume (< 50 invoices/month) |
| System-to-System API | Direct API integration | Medium-to-high volume |
| ERP/Accounting Software | Pre-built integration via middleware | Enterprise |
API Endpoints (Production)
| Endpoint | Method | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| /api/v1.0/login/taxpayer | POST | Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 (client credentials) |
| /api/v1.0/login/intermediary | POST | Authenticate as intermediary system |
| /api/v1.0/documentsubmissions | POST | Submit e-invoice(s) for validation |
| /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/details | GET | Retrieve validated document |
| /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/cancel | PUT | Cancel an e-invoice |
| /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/reject | PUT | Reject received e-invoice (buyer) |
| /api/v1.0/documents/search | GET | Search submitted documents |
| /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/qrcode | GET | Get QR code for document |
Base URLs
| Environment | URL |
|---|---|
| Production | https://myinvois.hasil.gov.my |
| Sandbox | https://preprod-api.myinvois.hasil.gov.my |
| SDK Portal | https://sdk.myinvois.hasil.gov.my |
Validation Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Submitted | Received, awaiting validation |
| Valid | Passed all checks; legally valid e-invoice |
| Invalid | Failed validation; must correct and resubmit |
| Cancelled | Cancelled by supplier (within permitted window) |
| Rejected | Rejected by buyer (within 72 hours of validation) |
Common Rejection Reasons
| Error | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Invalid TIN | TIN not found or inactive | Verify TIN at IRBM portal |
| Missing mandatory field | Required field absent | Add missing field per SDK spec |
| Invalid digital signature | Certificate expired or unrecognized | Renew certificate from approved CA |
| Tax calculation mismatch | Computed tax ≠ stated tax | Recalculate: TaxAmount = Rate × Base |
| Invalid classification code | Item code not in IRBM table | Look up correct code in classification list |
| Duplicate submission | Same ID already validated | Use unique invoice number |
Applicable Taxes
| Tax Type | Code | Rate | Applicable To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Tax | 01 | 5% or 10% | Manufactured/imported goods |
| Service Tax | 02 | 6% or 8% | Prescribed services |
| Tourism Tax | 03 | RM10/room/night | Accommodation |
| Exempt | E | 0% | Exempted goods/services |
| Not Applicable | 06 | 0% | Out of scope |
Section 8 -- Archiving Requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Retention Period | 7 years from end of the year of assessment (Income Tax Act 1967) |
| Format | Original validated XML/JSON (with IRBM validation response) |
| Accessibility | Must be retrievable from MyInvois portal; also maintain own copy |
| Digital Signature | Preserved within the document |
| QR Code | Generated by IRBM post-validation; contains link to verify e-invoice |
| Buyer Copy | Buyer can access validated e-invoice via MyInvois portal |
| Cancellation Records | Cancelled e-invoices remain in system with cancelled status |
| Medium | Electronic storage acceptable; no paper copy required for tax purposes |
| Audit | IRBM can request access to any e-invoice via MyInvois system directly |
Section 9 -- Penalties for Non-Compliance
| Violation | Penalty | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to issue e-invoice | RM200 -- RM20,000 fine per instance OR up to 6 months imprisonment | Section 82C, Income Tax Act 1967 |
| Issuing e-invoice with incorrect information | RM200 -- RM20,000 fine per instance | Section 82C |
| Late submission | Subject to penalty after relaxation period ends | P.U.(A) 265 |
| Repeated non-compliance | Higher end of penalty range; potential prosecution | Income Tax Act 1967 |
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UBL 2.1 Structure
| Aspect | Detail | |---|---| | Standard | Universal Business Language 2.1 (ISO/IEC 19845) | | Submission Format | XML or JSON (both accepted) | | Root Element (XML) | `<Invoice>` | | UBL Namespace | urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:Invoice-2 | | CAC Namespace | urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonAggregateComponents-2 | | CBC Namespace | urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonBasicComponents-2 | | Document Version | v1.1 (current as of 2026) | | Character Encoding | UTF-8 |
Data Structure Categories (55 Fields in 8 Groups)
| Category | Fields Included | |---|---| | 1. Address | Street, city, state, postal code, country | | 2. Business Details | TIN, BRN/SST number, MSIC code, tourism tax number | | 3. Contact Number | Telephone, email | | 4. Invoice Details | Version, type, code/number, date, time, currency, tax calculation | | 5. Parties | Supplier and Buyer identification | | 6. Party Details | Names, addresses, contact information | | 7. Payment Info | Payment mode, terms, prepayment details | | 8. Products/Services | Description, quantity, unit price, tax type, tax rate, tax amount, subtotal |
Invoice Header
| UBL Path | Field Name | Description | Example | |---|---|---|---| | cbc:InvoiceTypeCode/@listVersionID | e-Invoice Version | Current version | 1.1 | | cbc:InvoiceTypeCode | e-Invoice Type Code | Document type | 01 | | cbc:ID | e-Invoice Code/Number | Unique reference | INV-2026-001 | | cbc:IssueDate | Issue Date | UTC date | 2026-05-22 | | cbc:IssueTime | Issue Time | UTC time | 15:30:00Z | | cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode | Currency Code | ISO 4217 | MYR | | cac:Signature | Digital Signature | Issuer signature | (embedded) |
Supplier (cac:AccountingSupplierParty)
| Field | Description | Mandatory | |---|---|---| | TIN | Tax Identification Number | Yes | | BRN / NRIC / Passport | Registration/ID number | Yes | | SST Registration Number | Sales & Service Tax number | If registered | | Tourism Tax Registration | Tourism tax number | If applicable | | MSIC Code | Malaysian Standard Industrial Classification | Yes | | Name | Legal name | Yes | | Address | Full address (street, city, state, postal code) | Yes | | Contact (Phone) | Telephone number | Yes | | Contact (Email) | Email address | Yes | | Country | Country code | Yes (MY) | | State | State code (per IRBM code table) | Yes |
Buyer (cac:AccountingCustomerParty)
| Field | Description | Mandatory | |---|---|---| | TIN | Tax Identification Number | Yes | | BRN / NRIC / Passport | Registration/ID number | Yes | | SST Registration Number | Sales & Service Tax number | If applicable | | Name | Legal name or individual name | Yes | | Address | Full address | Yes | | Contact (Phone) | Telephone number | Yes | | Country | Country code | Yes |
Line Items (cac:InvoiceLine)
| Field | Description | Mandatory | |---|---|---| | Item Classification Code | IRBM classification code | Yes | | Item Description | Product/service description | Yes | | Unit Price | Price per unit | Yes | | Quantity | Number of units | Yes | | Measurement (Unit) | Unit of measure | Yes | | Subtotal | Line amount (Qty × Unit Price) | Yes | | Tax Type | Tax category (01=SST, 02=Service Tax, E=Exempt, etc.) | Yes | | Tax Rate | Applicable percentage | Yes (if taxable) | | Tax Amount | Calculated tax | Yes (if taxable) | | Total Excluding Tax | Line total before tax | Yes | | Total Including Tax | Line total with tax | Yes |
Totals
| Field | Description | |---|---| | Total Excluding Tax | Sum of all line totals before tax | | Total Tax Amount | Sum of all tax amounts | | Total Including Tax | Grand total | | Total Payable Amount | Amount due from buyer |
Submission Channels
| Channel | Description | Use Case | |---|---|---| | MyInvois Portal | Web-based manual submission | Low volume (< 50 invoices/month) | | System-to-System API | Direct API integration | Medium-to-high volume | | ERP/Accounting Software | Pre-built integration via middleware | Enterprise |
API Endpoints (Production)
| Endpoint | Method | Purpose | |---|---|---| | /api/v1.0/login/taxpayer | POST | Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 (client credentials) | | /api/v1.0/login/intermediary | POST | Authenticate as intermediary system | | /api/v1.0/documentsubmissions | POST | Submit e-invoice(s) for validation | | /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/details | GET | Retrieve validated document | | /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/cancel | PUT | Cancel an e-invoice | | /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/reject | PUT | Reject received e-invoice (buyer) | | /api/v1.0/documents/search | GET | Search submitted documents | | /api/v1.0/documents/{uuid}/qrcode | GET | Get QR code for document |
Base URLs
| Environment | URL | |---|---| | Production | https://myinvois.hasil.gov.my | | Sandbox | https://preprod-api.myinvois.hasil.gov.my | | SDK Portal | https://sdk.myinvois.hasil.gov.my |
Validation Statuses
| Status | Meaning | |---|---| | Submitted | Received, awaiting validation | | Valid | Passed all checks; legally valid e-invoice | | Invalid | Failed validation; must correct and resubmit | | Cancelled | Cancelled by supplier (within permitted window) | | Rejected | Rejected by buyer (within 72 hours of validation) |
Common Rejection Reasons
| Error | Description | Resolution | |---|---|---| | Invalid TIN | TIN not found or inactive | Verify TIN at IRBM portal | | Missing mandatory field | Required field absent | Add missing field per SDK spec | | Invalid digital signature | Certificate expired or unrecognized | Renew certificate from approved CA | | Tax calculation mismatch | Computed tax ≠ stated tax | Recalculate: TaxAmount = Rate × Base | | Invalid classification code | Item code not in IRBM table | Look up correct code in classification list | | Duplicate submission | Same ID already validated | Use unique invoice number |
Applicable Taxes
| Tax Type | Code | Rate | Applicable To | |---|---|---|---| | Sales Tax | 01 | 5% or 10% | Manufactured/imported goods | | Service Tax | 02 | 6% or 8% | Prescribed services | | Tourism Tax | 03 | RM10/room/night | Accommodation | | Exempt | E | 0% | Exempted goods/services | | Not Applicable | 06 | 0% | Out of scope |
Line Tax Amount formula
Line Tax Amount = Taxable Amount × Tax Rate / 100; Rounding: 2 decimal places (standard rounding); Document-level Tax Total = sum of all line tax amounts; Total Including Tax = Total Excluding Tax + Total Tax Amount; Multiple tax types can appear on same invoice (different lines)Section 7 -- Tax Computation Rules
Section 8 -- Archiving Requirements
| Requirement | Detail | |---|---| | Retention Period | 7 years from end of the year of assessment (Income Tax Act 1967) | | Format | Original validated XML/JSON (with IRBM validation response) | | Accessibility | Must be retrievable from MyInvois portal; also maintain own copy | | Digital Signature | Preserved within the document | | QR Code | Generated by IRBM post-validation; contains link to verify e-invoice | | Buyer Copy | Buyer can access validated e-invoice via MyInvois portal | | Cancellation Records | Cancelled e-invoices remain in system with cancelled status | | Medium | Electronic storage acceptable; no paper copy required for tax purposes | | Audit | IRBM can request access to any e-invoice via MyInvois system directly |
Section 9 -- Penalties for Non-Compliance
| Violation | Penalty | Legal Basis | |---|---|---| | Failure to issue e-invoice | RM200 -- RM20,000 fine per instance OR up to 6 months imprisonment | Section 82C, Income Tax Act 1967 | | Issuing e-invoice with incorrect information | RM200 -- RM20,000 fine per instance | Section 82C | | Late submission | Subject to penalty after relaxation period ends | P.U.(A) 265 | | Repeated non-compliance | Higher end of penalty range; potential prosecution | Income Tax Act 1967 |
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