- Malaysia is implementing a mandatory e-Invoicing system to modernize its tax system.
- The system aims to enhance compliance, reduce fraud, and streamline business processes.
- e-Reporting involves electronic transmission of financial data to authorities for compliance.
- Real-time reporting helps detect tax inconsistencies and fraud early.
- Malaysia adopts a Continuous Transaction Control model for e-Invoicing.
- Mandatory e-Invoicing rollout starts on 1 August 2024 in phases:
- Phase 1: Businesses with turnover over MYR 100 million.
- Phase 2: Turnover between MYR 25 million and MYR 100 million.
- Phase 3: All other taxpayers by July 2025.
- Grace period until February 2025 allows consolidated e-invoices.
- Key requirements for businesses include:
- Electronic generation and submission of invoices to the Inland Revenue Board.
- Obtaining digital certificates for e-invoice validation.
- Ensuring system compatibility with the MyInvois system.
- Issuing self-billed e-invoices for certain suppliers.
- Valid e-invoices must include up to 55 data fields and an embedded QR code.
Source: rtcsuite.com
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