Phase 4 E-Invoice, STSDS Begin Tomorrow, Driving Digital Tax Reform

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) will implement two major national taxation initiatives beginning Jan 1, 2026, namely Phase 4 of the e-Invoice implementation and Phase 1 of the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (STSDS), in line with the national tax reform agenda and efforts to strengthen the country’s digital transformation.

In a statement today, IRB said Phase 4 of the e-Invoice implementation will involve taxpayers with annual income or sales of up to RM5 million, serving as a key catalyst for the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), particularly in advancing digitalisation and empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

IRB said the e-Invoice initiative helps improve business operational efficiency, strengthens systematic record management and facilitates transparent tax compliance.

“To date, more than 843 million e-Invoices have been recorded involving 113,800 taxpayers nationwide, demonstrating encouraging acceptance and strong commitment among taxpayers towards the implementation of this initiative,” the statement read.

IRB also expressed its appreciation to more than 48,800 businesses, particularly Phase 4 taxpayers, that have voluntarily adopted e-Invoice early in preparation for its mandatory implementation.

To ensure a more inclusive implementation, IRB said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced an exemption from e-Invoice requirements for taxpayers with annual income or sales below RM1 million, to allow small businesses time to strengthen their economic position before fully transitioning into digitalisation.

Nevertheless, IRB encouraged all taxpayers to explore the benefits of adopting e-Invoice voluntarily as a means to enhance business competitiveness.

To support the initiative, IRB has provided the MyInvois Portal, which can be used free of charge, including MyInvois e-POS, a digital point-of-sale (POS) platform that helps reduce operating costs such as software subscriptions, printing and physical document storage.

“As an incentive, businesses that register and use MyInvois e-POS from Jan 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 will be eligible to receive a receipt printer free of charge from IRB,” the statement said.

In a related development, IRB said Phase 1 of the STSDS implementation will fully replace the existing STAMPS System, which will be discontinued today.

“All stamping transactions will be migrated to the e-Stamp Duty System beginning Jan 1, 2026,” it said.

IRB said log in testing for the MyTax Portal had been made available earlier from Dec 17, to facilitate a smooth transition. However, some STAMPS users have yet to obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Digital Certificate, which has affected their access to the portal. 

As a temporary measure, existing STAMPS users are allowed to access the e-Stamp Duty System via https://stamps.hasil.gov.my/stamps/ until June 30, 2026 for all categories of documentation. 

IRB encouraged all stamp duty payers and agents to use the MyTax portal as the main access hub with a single ID for all IRB applications, and to take immediate steps to obtain their TIN and Digital Certificate.

It also informed that the STAMPS System will be closed starting 6 pm today for maintenance and data migration purposes, while the e-Stamp Duty System will be accessible from 8 am tomorrow.

“IRB remains committed to providing continuous support, guidance and assistance channels to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of both initiatives, while ensuring that the national tax system continues to progress in line with global digitalisation trends,” the statement read further. 

For enquiries, the public may contact the HASiL Contact Centre (HCC) at 03-8911 1000, the HASiL e-Invoice Helpdesk at 03-8682 8000 (24 hours), email myinvois@hasil.gov.my, or via HASiL Live Chat.

-- BERNAMA