Who, What, When
Issued by: Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM)
What: Release of Malaysia e-Invoice Guide Version 4.6
When: 7 December 2025
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has published Version 4.6 of the e-Invoice Guideline, introducing significant updates to support businesses in transitioning to electronic invoicing under the country’s digital tax compliance framewo
✅ 1. Expanded Scope of Transactions
- Added self-billed invoices and clarified rules for credit/debit notes.
- Clearer treatment for cross-border transactions and foreign suppliers.
✅ 2. Updated Implementation Timeline
- Revised phased rollout dates by annual turnover.
- Additional grace periods for SMEs and micro businesses.
✅ 3. New Exemption Threshold
- Taxpayers with annual turnover below RM 1,000,000 are exempt from mandatory e-Invoice implementation.
- These taxpayers can opt-in voluntarily via MyInvois Portal.
✅ 4. Enhanced MyInvois Portal Features
- New dashboard and reporting tools.
- Improved error handling and rejection notifications.
✅ 5. API Specification Updates
- New API endpoints for real-time validation and cancellation.
- Mandatory OAuth 2.0 authentication for all API integrations.
✅ 6. Validation & Compliance Rules
- Stricter checks on mandatory fields (e.g., TIN, invoice date).
- Updated rules for invoice cancellation and rejection scenarios.
✅ 7. Exemptions and Special Cases
- Clearer guidelines on exempted sectors and non-taxable transactions.
- Additional provisions for government-related transactions.
✅ 8. Visual Representation
- Standardized QR code format for e-Invoices.
- Updated sample layouts for printed representations.

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