Malaysia
National Context
Malaysia is embracing the Peppol framework as part of its National eInvoicing Initiative, spearheaded by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). In Malaysia, eInvoicing is being implemented with two distinct yet complementing components, which is:
- eInvoicing for business digitalisation, undertaken by MDEC
- eInvoice for tax reporting and compliance, undertaken by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM)
By aligning with the international Peppol framework, Malaysia aims to enhance economic efficiency, improve interoperability, increase business efficiency, bolster competitiveness in the global market and complement the tax requirements by tax authority.
About the use of Peppol
The implementation of eInvoicing in Malaysia via the Peppol framework for business digitalisation focuses on B2B transactions. This initiative aims to digitalise businesses and organisations in the automation of invoice processing to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
eInvoicing for business digitalisation using the Peppol framework is implemented on voluntary basis. IRBM has recognised that one of the options for the submission of eInvoice for tax reporting is via Peppol Service Provider.
Malaysia Peppol Service Providers (SPs) and Peppol-Ready Solution Providers (PRSPs) must be accredited by MDEC and comply with the Malaysia Peppol Authority Specific Requirements to ensure adherence to local standards, interoperability, and alignment with the regulatory framework in Malaysia.
Peppol Authority
MDEC is an agency under Ministry of Digital and has been mandated by the Government to function as the Peppol Authority for Malaysia. MDEC is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Peppol in Malaysia, ensuring compliance with the Peppol Interoperability Framework and fostering collaboration among service providers, businesses and other stakeholders.
Additionally, MDEC ensures that the framework is tailored to meet the needs of Malaysian businesses while aligning with national tax requirements. Below are the functions of MDEC as Malaysia’s Peppol Authority:
- localise the Peppol Framework to suit the Malaysian environment
- govern the implementation of Peppol framework in Malaysia
- set up interoperability infrastructure (e.g. Service Metadata Publisher (SMP))
- onboard and accredit SPs and PRSPs
facilitate national adoption of eInvoicing using the Peppol framework
Use of Peppol in Malaysia
Accreditation
Interested Service Providers (SPs) and Peppol-Ready Solution Providers (PRSPs) may refer to the following for more information on accreditation criteria and process.
SP Accreditation Criteria and Process
PRSP Accreditation Criteria and Process
Centralised Service Metadata Publisher (SMP)
MDEC has implemented a centralised Service Metadata Publisher (SMP) in Malaysia. Peppol Service Providers operating an Access Point must register the Peppol IDs of Malaysia businesses with the Malaysia SMP.
Malaysia Peppol International Invoice specification (MY PINT)
MY PINT is tailored to meet Malaysian business and tax requirements while aligning with global Peppol standards, enabling businesses to achieve tax reporting compliance and operational efficiency.
The MY PINT electronic invoicing document specification can be viewed via the following Peppol website:
Malaysia electronic document specifications
Further information
For more information, visit National E-Invoicing | MDEC
Page last updated: 26th January 2025