Mandatory Electronic Invoicing in Malaysia
Learn how to get your company ready to exchange documents in accordance with regulations in Malaysia with the support of Comarch
Learn how to get your company ready to exchange documents in accordance with regulations in Malaysia with the support of Comarch
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The e-Invoicing mandate in Malysia was introduced in August 2024. Invoices need to be sent to the governmental MyHasil Platform (clearance model). Intermediaries (Service Providers) can be used to transmit invoices via API in UBL or JSON Format. The transmission is generally done separately, however it is possible to download the structured files directly via API.
Local Peppol Authority was established (Comarch is an accredited Peppol AP), however the use of the network is optional and only covers the transmission of the already cleared invoice to the end receiver.
The 2024 Finance Bill includes provisions modifying the timeline for introducing the e-invoicing mandate in Malaysia. It assumes the postponement of the initial stage of the e-invoicing obligation by two months. After the changes, the schedule for introducing the e-invoicing is as follows:
Issuers of invoices will be required to deliver them to government entities for verification and approval before sending them to recipients. Each invoice at this stage will be provided with a certificate with its serial number, which will be proof for both the issuer and the recipient that it has been issued correctly. An additional invoice verification method will require a QR code. Invoices will be exchanged mainly through the PEPPOL channel. The myTax portal will also be made available, which will enable manual issuing and receiving of e-invoices.
The required storage period is 7 years. Storage abroad is allowed if the Director General of the Royal Malaysian Custom issues permission.
In Malaysia, integrity and authenticity can be verified thanks to invoice certificate with its serial number and QR codes.
Comarch Malaysia Sdn. Bhd has ability to transfer and process orders from abroad markets and smoothly proceed with taxes organs. Comarch provides full coverage in terms of connectivity to the MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) which is used within the existing mandate.
Comarch is able to generate or convert e-invoice to 72 hours after release (a confirmation link will be generated). Comarch become fully accredited by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) as a Peppol Service Provider (SP).
