The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) of Malaysia has revised the timeline for the mandatory implementation of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), offering a more phased and practical approach, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

This change affects not just your compliance planning but also your AutoCount system configuration, especially if you’ve already set up e-invoicing to go live based on the old timeline.

What Has Changed?

Here’s a quick summary of the new implementation schedule based on annual business turnover:

This update delays the previous deadlines for many businesses, especially those with revenue below RM5 million.

For AutoCount Users: Important Action Required

If you're using AutoCount Accounting, AutoCount POS, Cloud Accounting or OneSales PalmPOS systems and have already configured your e-invoicing settings based on the previous schedule, you need to re-setup your implementation plan.

Key Actions to Take:

1. Update Your E-Invoice Start Date
   Go to your AutoCount e-invoicing settings and ensure the start date reflects the new timeline based on your business's annual revenue. Continuing with the old date could trigger unnecessary compliance routines or alerts.
2. Review Workflow Configurations
   If you've integrated e-invoicing workflows (e.g., auto-generation of IRBM-compliant invoices), make sure these are temporarily disabled or rescheduled if your new start date is later.
3. Communicate With Your Team
   Let your accounting and sales teams know about the revised deadlines to avoid confusion and unnecessary training pressure.
4. Prepare Ahead Despite the Delay
   While the new dates give you more time, it's smart to begin testing and collecting buyer TIN numbers, and ensure your product/service descriptions meet IRBM's future requirements.

What About the Grace Period?

The IRB is also offering a six-month grace period post-implementation, allowing:

• Use of consolidated e-invoices even when individual ones are requested.
• Flexibility in the description field for goods/services.
• No enforcement action under Section 120 (ITA 1967) if consolidated invoices are used correctly.

But note: from January 1, 2026, any sale exceeding RM10,000 must have its own individual e-invoice—no consolidation allowed after that.

Final Thoughts

For AutoCount users, this isn't just a regulatory change, it’s a system-level adjustment. Make sure your software setup aligns with the revised compliance schedule to avoid premature implementation, disruption, or confusion.

If you're unsure how to adjust your AutoCount e-invoice settings, contact your AutoCount support partner or dealer for guidance.