Based on FAQs #20 and #21 from the LHDNM e-Invoice General FAQs document, let me explain.
FAQ #20: Are individual buyers required to provide their details to suppliers for e-invoice issuance?
Yes, when buyers request an e-invoice, they need to share their details with the supplier to facilitate e-invoice issuance.
Which TIN should individual taxpayers use for e-invoice purposes?
For individual taxpayers:
1. Can use their TIN with the prefix “IG”
2. Alternatively, you can use general TIN “EI00000000010”
3. Must provide MyKad/MyTentera number regardless of which TIN option is chosen
FAQ #21: How to issue e-invoice to foreign buyers without TIN?
- Suppliers must obtain buyer’s details from foreign buyers
- For foreign buyers without TIN, use “EI00000000020” as the TIN in the e-invoice
- Other details of the foreign buyer must still be provided
Let me illustrate with some examples:
Example 1 – Business Purchase:
Sarah visits an electronics store to buy a laptop for her online business:
She requests for an e-invoice
She needs to provide her company details to the store:
Name
TIN (Company)
Business Registration Number
Address
Contact number
SST registration number (if applicable)
Email address (but, optional)
Example 2 – Individual Using Personal TIN:
John buys office furniture and requests for an e-invoice:
Provides his personal TIN (starts with “IG”)
Provides MyKad number
Provides other required details (address, contact number, etc.)
The supplier can then issue an e-invoice using John’s personal TIN.
Example 3 – Individual Using General TIN:
Linda purchases computer equipment and requests for an e-invoice:
Chooses to use general TIN “EI00000000010” instead of her personal TIN
Must still provide her MyKad number
Provides other required details (address, contact number, etc.)
The supplier will issue the e-invoice using the general TIN “EI00000000010” along with Linda’s MyKad number.
Example 4 – Malaysian Company Selling to Foreign Individual:
ABC Sdn Bhd sells software to John Smith from the UK:
- ABC needs to issue an e-invoice with:
Buyer’s Name: John Smith
TIN: “EI00000000020” (since John has no Malaysian TIN)
Identification: John’s passport number
Address: John’s UK address
Contact details: John’s contact information
Example 5 – Malaysian Company Selling to Foreign Company
XYZ Manufacturing Sdn Bhd exports goods to Singapore Company Pte Ltd:
- XYZ issues e-invoice with:
Buyer’s Name: Singapore Company Pte Ltd
TIN: “EI00000000020” (for foreign company without Malaysian TIN)
Registration Number: Singapore Company’s business registration number
Address: Singapore business address
Contact details: Singapore Company’s contact information
Key Points:
1. Always provide required details when requesting e-invoice
2. Malaysian individuals have flexibility in TIN usage:
– Can use personal TIN (IG prefix)
– Can use general TIN (EI00000000010)
3. Use “EI00000000020” as TIN for foreign buyers without Malaysian TIN
4. Individual MyKad/MyTentera/Passport number is mandatory regardless of TIN choice
5. Other details (address, contact number, etc.) must still be provided
根据LHDNM电子发票一般常见问题解答文件中的常见问题解答20和21,我来解释一下。
常见问题解答20:个人买家是否需要向供应商提供详细信息才能开具电子发票?
是的,当买家要求开具电子发票时,他们需要与供应商分享详细信息,以便于电子发票的开具。
个人纳税人应使用哪个TIN开具电子发票?
对于个人纳税人:
1. 可以使用前缀为“IG”的TIN
2. 或者,您可以使用通用TIN“EI00000000010”
3. 无论选择哪种TIN,都必须提供MyKad/MyTentera号码
常见问题解答 #21:如何向没有税务识别号码(TIN)的外国买家开具电子发票?
- 供应商必须从外国买家处获取买家详细信息
- 对于没有税务识别号码(TIN)的外国买家,在电子发票中填写“EI00000000020”作为税务识别号码
- 仍必须提供外国买家的其他详细信息
下面举几个例子说明
示例1——企业采购:
莎拉去一家电子商店购买一台笔记本电脑用于她的在线业务:
她要求开具电子发票
她需要向商店提供公司详细信息:
名称
纳税人识别号(公司)
商业登记号
地址
联系电话
消费税登记号(如适用)
电子邮件地址(可选)
示例2——个人使用个人税务识别号码:
约翰购买办公家具并要求开具电子发票:
提供个人税务识别号码(以“IG”开头)
提供MyKad号码
提供其他所需信息(地址、联系电话等)
供应商即可使用约翰的个人税务识别号码开具电子发票。
示例3——个人使用通用TIN:
琳达购买了电脑设备,并要求开具电子发票:
选择使用通用TIN“EI00000000010”而非个人TIN
仍需提供其MyKad号码
提供其他所需信息(地址、联系电话等)
供应商将使用通用TIN“EI00000000010”和Linda的MyKad号码开具电子发票。
示例4——马来西亚公司向外国个人销售商品:
ABC Sdn Bhd向来自英国的John Smith销售软件:
- ABC需要开具电子发票,其中包含
买方名称:John Smith
纳税人识别号:“EI00000000020”(因为John没有马来西亚纳税人识别号)
身份证明:John的护照号码
地址:John在英国的地址
联系方式:John的联系方式
示例5——马来西亚公司向外国公司销售:
XYZ Manufacturing Sdn Bhd向新加坡公司Pte Ltd出口货物:
- XYZ公司开具电子发票时:
买方名称:新加坡公司Pte Ltd
纳税人识别号:EI00000000020(适用于没有马来西亚纳税人识别号的外国公司)
注册号:新加坡公司的商业注册号
地址:新加坡公司地址
联系方式:新加坡公司的联系方式
要点:
1. 申请电子发票时,请务必提供所需信息
2. 马来西亚个人在使用 TIN 时具有灵活性:
– 可使用个人TIN(IG前缀)
– 可使用通用TIN(EI00000000010)
3. 对于没有马来西亚TIN的外国买家,请使用“EI00000000020”作为TIN
4. 无论选择哪种TIN,都必须填写个人MyKad/MyTentera/护照号码
5. 仍需提供其他详细信息(地址、联系电话等)