LHDN e-Invoice v1.2 & v1.3 Update: What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know About SVDP

LHDN Introduces e-Invoice Document Versions v1.2 & v1.3: What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (HASiL/LHDN) has released new e-Invoice document versions v1.2 and v1.3 as part of the latest MyInvois Software Development Kit (SDK) update. The new versions are introduced to support the e-Invoice Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) while maintaining compatibility with existing e-Invoice implementations.

For businesses already using LHDN's e-Invoice system, the good news is that no major changes to your current e-Invoice workflow are required.

What Are e-Invoice Document Versions v1.2 and v1.3?

According to the latest MyInvois SDK documentation:

• ✓ Version 1.2 retains the same document structure as Version 1.0.
• ✓ Version 1.3 retains the same document structure as Version 1.1, including support for digital signatures.
• ✓ No new fields, data elements, or document structures have been introduced.

The update applies to all supported e-Invoice document types, including:

• ✓ Invoice
• ✓ Credit Note
• ✓ Debit Note
• ✓ Refund Note
• ✓ Self-Billed Documents

This means existing integrations remain fully compatible without requiring structural modifications.

Why Has LHDN Introduced These New Versions?

The primary purpose of v1.2 and v1.3 is to facilitate submissions under the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP).

The SVDP provides taxpayers with an opportunity to regularise their e-Invoice compliance and voluntarily disclose qualifying transactions. According to HASiL, the programme will remain available until 31 December 2027.

Do Businesses Need to Update Their e-Invoice System?

For most businesses, no immediate action is required.

If your organisation is already submitting e-Invoices using Version 1.1, your existing submission process can continue without modification for normal business operations. Since Version 1.3 shares the same document structure as Version 1.1, system changes are generally unnecessary unless your business intends to participate in the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme.

Businesses planning to submit documents under the SVDP should ensure their software solution supports the appropriate document version.

Key Takeaways

• ✓ LHDN has introduced e-Invoice document versions v1.2 and v1.3.
• ✓ Both versions maintain the same document structure as their respective predecessors.
• ✓ No new mandatory fields or schema changes have been introduced.
• ✓ The new versions are specifically designed to support the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP).
• ✓ Businesses already using MyInvois v1.1 for regular e-Invoice submissions generally do not need to modify their existing processes.

Stay Compliant with Biztrak e-Invoice Solutions

As Malaysia's e-Invoice requirements continue to evolve, businesses should stay updated with the latest announcements from HASiL and ensure their accounting system remains fully compliant with the MyInvois framework.

Biztrak's LHDN e-Invoice-ready accounting software is continuously updated to support the latest MyInvois requirements, helping businesses automate e-Invoice submission, reduce compliance risks, and streamline their accounting processes.

For the latest official information, refer to the MyInvois SDK Release Notes and the e-Invoice Guidelines published by HASiL. If you have questions about implementing or upgrading your e-Invoice solution, the Biztrak team is ready to help your business stay compliant with confidence.