Malaysia has postponed the mandatory MyInvois e‑invoicing requirement for businesses with annual turnover between RM1 million and RM5 million to 1 January 2027, extending the penalty‑free transition period. The RM500 000–RM1 million threshold was raised to RM1 million, cancelling that rollout wave, while larger taxpayers remain on the original schedule. Consolidated e‑invoicing will also expand to retail and building‑materials sectors.
It will begin on 1 January 2027.
The rollout was cancelled following the threshold increase.
Retail and building‑materials sectors.
They remain on the existing e‑invoicing timeline.
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RTCSuite · 12 days ago
Malaysia has postponed the rollout of its MyInvois e‑invoicing system for businesses with annual turnover between RM1 million and RM5 million, moving the implementation date to 2027. The change reflects a shift in the national e‑invoicing roadmap and raises the threshold for mandatory e‑invoicing. Businesses in this turnover bracket must prepare to comply by 2027.
Pagero · 16 days ago
Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRBM) has issued several updates to its e‑invoicing guidelines, expanding the use of consolidated invoices for construction materials, extending grace periods for small businesses, and tightening rules for electricity and telecom services. Full compliance is now required by 1 July 2026, with a phased roll‑out schedule and mandatory UBL 2.1 XML/JSON format, digital signatures, and a seven‑year archiving period.
The Invoicing Hub · 18 days ago
Malaysia’s IRBM has raised the e‑invoice exemption threshold to RM 1 million (~€200 k) effective 7 Dec 2025, exempting companies below that turnover. The interim relaxation period for small enterprises has been extended until 31 Dec 2026, delaying mandatory e‑invoicing for those with turnover under RM 1 million. The 5th wave of mandatory e‑invoicing scheduled for 1 July 2026 has been abolished for existing companies.
RTC Suite · 18 days ago
The Malaysian government has delayed the mandatory e‑invoicing rollout for businesses with annual sales between RM1 million and RM5 million to 1 January 2027, extending the penalty‑free transition period by 12 months. The exemption threshold was raised from RM500,000 to RM1 million in December 2025, and consolidated e‑invoicing will now cover retail and building materials sectors.
DocNova · 19 days ago
Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board has rolled out Phase 4 of its e‑invoicing mandate, effective 1 January 2026. The new rule requires all taxpayers with annual sales or income up to RM5 million to issue electronic invoices, while those below RM1 million remain exempt. The government also introduces free MyInvois tools and a new e‑duti setem stamp‑duty system.
VATCalc · 20 days ago
Malaysia has postponed the 4th wave of mandatory B2B e‑invoicing for firms with RM1m‑RM5m turnover to January 2027, and raised the minimum sales threshold for e‑invoicing from RM500k to RM1m, cancelling the 5th wave. The MyInvois portal will roll out in phases from August 2024, with new guidance (MyInvois 2.1) issued in April 2025 and a 6‑month soft‑landing period for the first wave. The Continuous Transaction Control model now requires pre‑verification of XML invoices via LHDN’s portal/API, issuance of a digital certification serial number, and inclusion of a QR code on all invoices.
