Latest E-Invoice Guide in Malaysia (2025 Update)
E-Invoicing Malaysia is entering a new phase of implementation following the release of the latest guideline by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) dated 8 December 2025. This updated guideline aims to further standardise the Electronic Invoice (E-Invoice) framework in Malaysia, providing businesses with clearer direction and compliance certainty.
The latest update introduces a revised E-Invoice implementation timeline, updated exemption criteria, and clearer rules for determining annual turnover. These changes apply to all taxpayers carrying on business activities in Malaysia, including newly incorporated companies, existing businesses, and sole proprietors.
With clearly defined implementation phases and exemption rules, businesses can now better understand when E-Invoicing is mandatory in Malaysia and who qualifies for full exemption, allowing for more effective planning and smoother compliance.
E-Invoicing Malaysia
Implementation Timeline – Key Phases
The Malaysian Government has officially increased the annual turnover threshold for E-Invoice implementation from RM500,000 to RM1,000,000.
This means:
- 1 January 2026
👉 Final mandatory implementation date for the main group of businesses - 1 July 2026 onwards
👉 Applies only to a small group of specific or newly qualifying businesses
Who Is Fully Exempt from E-Invoice?
Who Is Fully Exempt from E-Invoice?
Although E-Invoice will be implemented in phases for most taxpayers, full exemption (including self-billed invoices) applies only if ALL conditions below are met:
- Annual turnover below RM1,000,000
- All shareholders are individuals
- Not a subsidiary company
- No related companies or joint ventures
Who Does NOT Qualify for E-Invoice Exemption?
You are NOT eligible for exemption if any of the following apply:
- Non-individual shareholders (or equivalent ownership) with
annual turnover or revenue ≥ RM1,000,000 - Subsidiaries of holding companies with
annual turnover or revenue ≥ RM1,000,000
Related companies or associated entities with
annual turnover or revenue ≥ RM1,000,000
📌 Important:
If you own multiple businesses, the total combined turnover must be used to determine eligibility.
E-Invoice Rules for Sole Proprietors
For sole proprietors, the RM1,000,000 threshold is determined based on:
👉 The combined annual turnover or income of ALL sole proprietorships under the same individual
How to Determine Annual Turnover for E-Invoice?
- With audited financial statements
→ Based on the Statement of Comprehensive Income - Without audited financial statements
→ Based on annual income declared in the tax return
✅ Once annual turnover reaches RM1,000,000, E-Invoice becomes mandatory.
Do Multiple Enterprises Need to Combine Turnover?
Yes.
For sole proprietors, E-Invoice implementation is determined by:
- The total combined annual turnover or income
- Across all enterprises owned by the same individual
If the combined amount reaches RM1,000,000, E-Invoice is required.
E-Invoice Implementation for Newly Incorporated Companies
Companies incorporated from 2026 onwards
- E-Invoice start date:
1 July 2026 or business commencement date (whichever is later) - If first-year turnover < RM1,000,000 plus exemption criteria is met:
👉 E-Invoice implementation is deferred
👉 Starts on 1 January of the second year after turnover exceeds RM1,000,000
Companies Incorporated Between 2023–2025
- If annual turnover ≥ RM1,000,000
👉 E-Invoice mandatory from 1 July 2026 - If annual turnover < RM1,000,000 and exemption conditions are met
👉 Fully exempt from E-Invoice - If turnover exceeds RM1,000,000 in YR 2026 or later
👉 E-Invoice becomes mandatory on
1 January of the second year following that assessment year
Companies Incorporated Before 2023
- YR 2022 turnover ≥ RM1,000,000
👉 E-Invoice mandatory from 1 January 2026
(Main batch: RM1 million – RM5 million) - YR 2022 < RM1,000,000, but
any year between YR 2023–YR 2025 ≥ RM1,000,000
👉 E-Invoice mandatory from 1 July 2026 - YR 2022–YR 2025 all below RM1,000,000, and
all exemption criteria are met
👉 Fully exempt from E-Invoice
The key deciding factor is simple:
Once your annual turnover reaches RM1,000,000, E-Invoice becomes mandatory — unless you fully qualify for exemption.
If you operate multiple businesses, are part of a group structure, or are unsure about your eligibility, early planning is strongly recommended to avoid compliance risks.
If you find E-Invoicing Malaysia complicated, are unsure how to implement it, or still feel confused even after attending training or briefings, you don’t have to handle it alone.
At Quason Business Solutions, we help businesses understand, implement, and stay compliant with E-Invoicing Malaysia requirements—from system setup to ongoing compliance support. Whether you are just starting out or transitioning from your existing invoicing process, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
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