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E-Invoicing Malaysia

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  1. E-invoicing Malaysia e-invoicing is a form of electronic billing. This term is used to define the process by which a transaction between two parties (a buyer and seller) is documented electronically, in order to ensure their trading agreements are being met. The e-invoices are sent through government portals for validation and recordkeeping. For Malaysia, the e-invoice must be created in the format as mentioned by the IRBM (Inland revenue board of Malaysia), which is usually XML or JSON. 2. Rules – e-invoicing Malaysia. The  IRBM  had announced in March 2023, that all businesses that are listed in Malaysia must generate e-invoices for B2B, B2C transactions. However, the issuance of e-invoices is not just limited to transactions in Malaysia, it relates to cross border transactions as well. As of now, no industries are exempted from e-invoice implementation. An e-invoice for Malaysia consists of 55 fields, which encompass details of the buyer, seller, kind of transacti...

Anusaar – Lenorasoft’s comprehensive e-invoicing solution.

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  Anusaar is Lenorasoft’s comprehensive e-invoicing solution is designed to help Malaysian taxpayers comply with the several tax regulations and requirements as outlined by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). According to s. no.16, in the  IRBM  e-Invoice Specific Guidelines (version 3.1, published October 4, 2024), the Malaysian government has implemented a six-month interim relaxation period for each phase of mandatory e-invoicing, requiring taxpayers to transition to issuing consolidated monthly e-Invoices for all transactions—B2B, B2C, and self-billed. The relaxation phase must be implemented as follows: No. Targeted tax payer Interim relaxation period 1 Annual turnover or revenue > 100 million 1 August 2024 to 31 January 2025 2 Annual turnover or revenue > 25 million an up to RM 100 million 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 3 All other tax payers 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 Reference taken from table 16.1 (IRBM e-Invoice Specific Guidelines (version...

Financial Institutions and e-Invoicing Compliance in Malaysia

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  The execution of e-Invoicing in Malaysia presents an organized method to issue invoices for financial institutions while making sure e-invoicing compliance with the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA) and Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA). A few key considerations for financial institutions transitioning to e-Invoicing: 1. Customer's approval for e-Invoices It is important for financial institutions to take customer’s consent or approval in order to align the e-invoicing compliance with FSA and IFSA regulations. This protects confidentiality and aligns with data protection laws. 2. Consolidated e-Invoices – description field For e-invoicing in financial institutions, it is not mandatory to disclose the statement or bill reference numbers in the “Description of Product or Service” field. As an alternative, institutions should make sure the presence of relevant descriptions that are in line with the regulatory standards. 3. Income from Overseas Branches Income generated by b...

The Ultimate Guide to E-Invoicing for Airline Operators

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  The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia ( LHDN ) has released a detailed document made explicitly for the aviation sector. This document, in the form of an FAQ is designed to provide guidance and explain various business scenarios, along with providing practical advice to help aviation-related businesses in Malaysia. Thereby, enabling them to adhere with the Malaysian e-invoicing regulatory requirements. 1. Issuing e-Invoices for Flight Tickets and Private Air Charter services The sale of flight tickets and private air charter services, make it mandatory for an e-invoice to be issued. This condition comes with certain requirements depending on the type of airline operator, explained as below: Local Airline Operators:  All local airline operators are bound to issue e-invoices for all flight tickets and services. This is irrespective of where the sale occurs. Foreign Airline Operators:  All foreign airline operators are bound to issue e-invoices only when the point of sale i...