What is e-Invoicing in Malaysia?
e-Invoicing is a digital invoicing system mandated by LHDN (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia) — the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia. Through the MyInvois platform, all businesses in Malaysia are required to issue, validate, and store invoices electronically.
Unlike traditional paper or PDF invoices, e-invoices are structured digital documents that are validated in real-time by LHDN's system. Each e-invoice receives a unique identifier and QR code for verification.
Mandatory for All Businesses
As of August 2024, e-invoicing is mandatory for all Malaysian businesses regardless of revenue size. All businesses must issue e-invoices through the MyInvois system.
Implementation Timeline
Phase 1 — Businesses with annual turnover exceeding RM100 million
Phase 2 — Businesses with annual turnover exceeding RM25 million
Phase 3 — All remaining businesses regardless of revenue
How MSIC Codes Relate to e-Invoicing
The MSIC code is a mandatory field on every e-invoice. It classifies the business activity of the supplier (invoice issuer) and must be included in the "Classification" section of the e-invoice document.
e-Invoice Fields Requiring MSIC
How to Find and Use Your MSIC Code
Step 1: Check your SSM registration
Your MSIC code should be listed on your SSM registration certificate (Form 9 / Section 14 Certificate). This is the code you declared during company registration.
Step 2: Verify it matches your activity
Look up your code in our MSIC directory to confirm it accurately describes your current business activity. The code must be a 5-digit item code.
Step 3: Enter in MyInvois
When setting up your MyInvois account or issuing an e-invoice, enter the 5-digit MSIC code in the "Classification" or "Industry Classification" field.
Step 4: Use consistently
Use the same MSIC code across all your e-invoices. If your business has multiple activities, use the code for the primary activity related to each specific invoice.
Key Fields in an e-Invoice
Beyond the MSIC code, here are the other important fields in a Malaysian e-invoice:
Find your MSIC code for e-invoicing
Search our directory to find the right classification code for your e-invoices.
Search MSIC CodesRelated Guide
New to MSIC codes? Read our complete MSIC Code Guide to learn how to choose the right code for your business.