Reduce errors and delays with e-Invoice

Exchange e-invoices between accounting systems for efficient, secure invoicing that reduces manual data entry and errors.

Instant invoicing.

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What e-Invoice is

e-Invoice is a Malaysian government initiative designed to make exchanging invoices and doing business more efficient, reduce costs, and standardise tax and financial reporting.

A small business owner checks their Xero account and uses their laptop to send an e-invoice.

E-invoicing uses the Peppol network

E-invoices are sent between accounting systems via Peppol’s secure global public network rather than email.

Government is mandating e-invoicing

The Malaysian government has set dates by which businesses need to implement e-invoicing.

Bills automatically prepopulated

E-invoicing does away with manually entering bills, reduces errors and delays getting paid, and lowers costs.

Get notified when e-invoicing is available

Complete the form below and we’ll let you know when you can start using e-invoicing from within Xero.

Phased e-invoicing implementation

Malaysian businesses need to implement e-Invoice for tax compliance by these dates: 1 August 2024 for those with annual turnover or revenue of RM100 million; 1 January 2025 for turnover or revenue between RM25m and RM100m; and 1 July 2025 for all businesses.

Learn more about e-invoicing (LHDN website)
Xero has e-invoicing built in, so you’re ready to send e-invoices to the government departments you do business with.

Benefits of e-invoicing

The benefits of eInvoicing, as described by the Malaysian government, include the following.

  • Included
    Reduces manual work and human error
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    Facilitates efficient tax filing
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    Streamlines operational efficiency
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    Digitises and standardises tax and financial reporting
Read more about e-invoicing benefits
A cafe owner sends an eInvoice from their laptop.

e-invoicing for Xero businesses

Xero customers will initially be able to receive e-invoices from Malaysian businesses that are registered for e-invoicing. The ability to send e-invoices will follow.

The Bills screen in Xero shows a list of bills, including e-invoices received as draft bills ready to be approved and paid.

More about e-Invoicing

Along with more than 20 countries worldwide, Malaysia uses Peppol as the network provider for e-invoicing due to its maturity, interoperability, and well-governed standards. MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) is Malaysia’s Peppol authority. It accredits Malaysia's Peppol service providers and Peppol-ready solution providers, specifying local requirements and technical standards, governing the overall Peppol framework compliance, and promotes the business adoption of e-invoicing in Malaysia.

Learn more about MDEC

Along with more than 20 countries worldwide, Malaysia uses Peppol as the network provider for e-invoicing due to its maturity, interoperability, and well-governed standards. MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) is Malaysia’s Peppol authority. It accredits Malaysia's Peppol service providers and Peppol-ready solution providers, specifying local requirements and technical standards, governing the overall Peppol framework compliance, and promotes the business adoption of e-invoicing in Malaysia.

Learn more about MDEC

You’ll be able to look up which businesses are registered for e-invoicing in the Peppol directory for Malaysia once it’s launched.

You’ll be able to look up which businesses are registered for e-invoicing in the Peppol directory for Malaysia once it’s launched.

E-invoicing will be included in Xero Starter, Standard and Premium plans; you won’t need to purchase any additional add-on or external service, and advisors can register on behalf of their business clients. Businesses will still receive bills by email and other methods.

E-invoicing will be included in Xero Starter, Standard and Premium plans; you won’t need to purchase any additional add-on or external service, and advisors can register on behalf of their business clients. Businesses will still receive bills by email and other methods.

Get notified when e-invoicing is available in Xero

Complete a few details and we’ll let you know when your Malaysian business can start using e-invoicing from within Xero.

Try Xero free for 30 days

Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business. Note: eInvoicing isn’t available in the free trial.