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Streamline Your Malaysian Business For E-Invoicing with SQL Account

The Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is making e-invoice mandatory for tax purposes. SQL Account is certified to comply with these regulations, making it a seamless solution for your business. E-invoicing is being rolled out in stages, with the first group of businesses needing to be compliant by August 1, 2024. By July 1, 2025, all businesses in Malaysia, regardless of size, will be required to use e-invoices. Make the switch to SQL Account and ensure your business stays compliant with LHDN regulations.

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WHERE THE JOURNEY STARTED

Exciting news for SQL users! In the e-invoice era, SQL will build a feature like the current SSM power search function owned by SQL, allowing you to easily access the full SSM complete list for tax computation verification.

We’re taking this concept a step further by developing a comprehensive TIN portal. This portal will provide SQL users with a seamless experience for validating TIN numbers, enabling you to verify the accuracy of tax identification numbers with 100% accuracy through the LHDN server.

May 02 – SQL's Tax Identification Number Portal

With the implementation of E-Invoices, a valid TIN is mandatory. Without it, E-Invoice submissions may be rejected or face validation delays. Instead of manually emailing each customer and supplier to request their TIN, SQL has created a TIN Validation Portal where companies only need to submit their TIN once. SQL will validate your TIN submission with the LHDN Portal. All your suppliers using SQL will no longer need to ask for your TIN. With over 270,000 companies in the SQL user base, there's a high probability that 70% of your suppliers are SQL users. If you haven't updated your company's TIN yet, you can do so here.

May 16 – SQL E-Invoice Upgrade V1

Companies gearing up for e-invoicing starting on 2024/08/01 should ensure their customer master data includes TIN information. SQL users can use our intelligent outgoing email feature to automatically send TIN requests only to customers not yet in the SQL Portal, preventing duplicate or excessive requests.

May 30 – SQL E-Invoice Upgrade V2 (Version 850)

SQL AutoTIN Sync

This version eliminates the need for manual TIN management. A single click updates all validated TINs within your customer records, leveraging the LHDN API to ensure accuracy and streamline e-invoicing.

July 09 – Release of Purchase Invoice Feature

The Purchase Invoice screen now allows users to select validated supplier bills from the LHDN server and load them into the SQL Purchase Invoice screen. The amounts match the validated supplier amounts.

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July 14 – Testing for E-Invoice Submission

Preprod.Myinvois Linking Setup Ready with SQL Cloud

Upgraded Database Structure (different from existing copy)
Registered MyTax Invoice Server ready for LHDN trial
View invoice status and import from MyInvois Portal

Test by logging into your company account on Preprod.MyInvois. Validate invoices and check the “Document | Received” page. For submission testing, visit https://connect.sql.com.my/.

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July 22 – MyInvois Validation Updates

LHDN has disabled BRN validation until further notice. E-invoices now only validate TIN, addressing issues faced by partnerships and enterprises.

Personal TIN + new BRN
Personal TIN + old BRN (various formats)
Personal TIN + NRIC

July 22 – E-Invoice End User Release (Version 852)

View the E-Invoice End User Release Onboarding Guide here.

Aug 05 – Real Experience of LIVE Server/Sandbox

Server for E-Invoice Submission with Existing Database (Version 854)

We are ready for the July 30th E-Invoice compliance, supporting both console and self-billed e-invoices. SQL supports both LHDN LIVE and Sandbox servers.

How SQL Accounting Assists Your Business In Adhering To LHDN E-Invoice Requirements?

According to the guidelines as of February 9, 2024, each e-invoice must contain 35 mandatory fields and 20 optional fields, making a total of 55 fields that need to be completed for successful valid e-invoice submission. SQL Account automates this process by storing all these field records, eliminating the need for repetitive manual entry.
For every e-invoice issued, you can track its status within SQL Account, including whether it has been submitted, validated, deemed invalid, or cancelled. This enables you to effortlessly monitor the status of all e-invoices through SQL Account.

Beyond standard sales invoices, certain transactions require e-invoice, including dividends, foreign income, foreign purchases, payments to agents, and cross-border dealings. SQL Account is equipped to support and comply with these requirements in accordance with LHDN guidelines, covering:

When Do You Need To Start Implementing E-Invoicing For Your Business?

E-Invoice will be implemented in phases to ensure smooth transition. The annual turnover or revenue for the implementation of e-Invoice will be determined based on the following:

Taxpayers with audited financial statements: Based on annual turnover or revenue stated in the statement of comprehensive income in the audited financial statements for financial year 2022.

Taxpayers without audited financial statements: Based on annual revenue reported in the tax return for year of assessment 2022.

In the event of a change of accounting year end for financial year 2022, the taxpayer’s turnover or revenue will be pro-rated to a 12-month period for purposes of determining the e-Invoice implementation date.

E-Invoice Implementation Timeline:

Targeted Taxpayers	Implementation Date
Taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM100 million	1 August 2024
Taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM25 million and up to RM100 million	1 January 2025
Taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of less than RM100 million	1 July 2025

Targeted Taxpayers

Implementation Date

Taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM100 million

1 August 2024

Taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of more than RM25 million and up to RM100 million

1 January 2025

Taxpayers with an annual turnover or revenue of less than RM100 million

1 July 2025

LHDN E-Invoice: What Are The Penalties For Non-Compliance?

Compliance with the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) E-Invoice mandate is obligatory, and failing to adhere to it can lead to significant repercussions for your business. Here’s what you should be aware of:
Fines: Failing to comply with e-invoice regulations can result in significant financial penalties ranging from RM200 to RM20,000.
Imprisonment: non-compliance may even lead to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months. This highlights the seriousness of the LHDN mandate.

How To Get Started With E-Invoice In Your Business?

LHDN offers businesses two methods for e-invoice compliance:

MyInvois Portal – The MyInvois Portal is a platform for taxpayers who are unable to issue an e-invoice through their own system or who do not have a system for issuing e-invoices. By logging in via the MyTax Portal, they can utilize the MyInvois Portal to fulfill their e-invoice obligations in accordance with the rules and requirements. Taxpayers can manually fill up all the mandatory fields, submit, view, cancel, or reject invoices, among other actions.

SQL Accounting Software – Recognized as a leading accounting and business solution in Malaysia, trusted by over 270,000 businesses. Our software is user-friendly, supporting e-invoices and ensuring compliance with Malaysia’s Sales and Service Tax (SST), alongside a comprehensive suite for all your operational workflow and accounting standards.

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