- Malaysian government introduced mandatory e-invoicing guidelines to improve tax administration efficiency
- Aligns with the Twelfth Malaysia Plan’s focus on digitalizing services
- Implementation began in phases starting with businesses earning over RM100 million annually on August 1, 2024
- Businesses earning over RM25 million to comply by January 1, 2025
- All other taxpayers to comply by July 1, 2025
- Inland Revenue Board provided updated guidelines with practical examples and FAQs
- Guidelines support compliance across B2B, B2C, and B2G transactions
- Compliance deadline for SMEs with turnovers up to RM500,000 delayed to January 1, 2026
- Measures aim to enable near real-time transaction validation and storage
- Fosters a robust digital economy in Malaysia
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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