{"id":2996,"date":"2025-12-20T07:13:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T07:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usafe-ca.com\/?p=2996"},"modified":"2025-12-20T07:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T07:14:46","slug":"e-invoice-exemption-threshold-raised-to-rm1-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usafe-ca.com\/zh\/2025\/12\/20\/e-invoice-exemption-threshold-raised-to-rm1-million\/","title":{"rendered":"E\u2011Invoice Exemption Threshold Raised to RM1 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

Malaysia Raises e-Invoicing Exemption Threshold to RM1 Million (Effective 2026)<\/h3>\n

The Malaysian government, through the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, has announced a major update for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Starting in 2026, the mandatory e-invoicing exemption threshold will increase from RM500,000 to RM1 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This move aims to reduce compliance pressure on smaller businesses as Malaysia rolls out the national e-Invoicing System (MyInvois).<\/p>\n

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1. What Changed: Exemption Threshold & Scope<\/h5>\n

The government has doubled the exemption threshold<\/strong>. Previously, only businesses with annual revenue below RM500,000 qualified for exemption. From 2026, businesses with annual revenue up to RM1 million<\/strong> will qualify.<\/p>\n

As a result, many micro-enterprises and small businesses will no longer need to adopt e-invoicing in the near term.<\/p>\n

The government made this decision after receiving feedback from small business owners. Many highlighted concerns about implementation costs and system complexity.<\/p>\n

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2. Revised e-Invoicing Rollout Timeline<\/h5>\n

Under the updated MyInvois rollout plan, the implementation schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n

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Annual Revenue \/ Sales<\/th>\nMandatory e-Invoice Start Date \/ Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Above RM100 million<\/td>\nRequired since Phase 1 (2024)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RM25 million \u2013 RM100 million<\/td>\nEarlier phases (2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RM5 million \u2013 RM25 million<\/td>\n1 July 2025 (Phase 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RM1 million \u2013 RM5 million<\/td>\n1 January 2026 (Phase 4)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to RM1 million<\/td>\nExempt under new threshold (from 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

SMEs with revenue of RM1 million or below<\/strong> now have more time to prepare. They are no longer required to adopt e-invoicing under the revised threshold.<\/p>\n

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3. Why the Government Made This Adjustment<\/h5>\n

Small business owners played a key role in shaping this policy change. Many raised concerns about system costs, training needs, and administrative workload.<\/p>\n

After reviewing this feedback, the government adjusted the threshold to give SMEs more time to adapt. The revised approach offers a more practical and manageable compliance path.<\/p>\n

This adjustment helps ensure digital invoicing does not place an unfair burden on smaller operators with limited resources.<\/p>\n

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4. Checklist: What SMEs Should Do Now<\/h5>\n

SMEs should take the following steps:<\/p>\n