With Phase 2 of Malaysia’s e-invoicing rollout now underway for mid-sized businesses, many business owners are starting to ask:
“What happens when I buy or sell through platforms like Taobao or Amazon? Can I still issue or claim e-invoices?”
If you’ve been wondering whether cross-border transactions are claimable—or whether you can issue a self-billed e-invoice for overseas expenses—you’re not alone.
Here are some of the most common questions business owners are asking:
📌 Can I get an e-invoice when buying from Taobao?
📌 Do I need to issue an e-invoice when selling on Amazon?
📌 If I don’t receive any invoice for a foreign expense, can I issue a self-bill and still claim it?
📌 What’s the deadline to issue a self-bill for overseas purchases?
Our quick FAQ guide below walks you through it all and helps you understand how to handle cross-border e-invoicing in a compliant manner. Read on!
E-Invoice FAQ for Cross-Border Buyers and Sellers
1. How do I get an e-invoice when buying from Taobao?
Taobao is a foreign e-commerce platform, so it’s not required to follow Malaysia’s e-invoicing rules. However, you can usually get an invoice or bill from the individual Taobao seller.
To claim the expense for tax purposes, request a bill from the Taobao supplier and submit it through your company’s staff claim process. This allows your company to treat it as a valid business expense.
2. Do I need to issue an e-invoice if I sell on Amazon?
Amazon, like Taobao, is a foreign platform and doesn’t issue e-invoices or self-billed invoices under Malaysia’s system.
If you’re selling through Amazon and your customer requests an e-invoice, you should issue one. Otherwise, you can issue a consolidated e-invoice to summarise your sales for reporting purposes.
3. Can I issue a self-bill e-invoice if I didn’t receive any invoice for an overseas purchase?
No, you can’t. To qualify for a tax deduction, you must have a valid invoice or receipt from the seller. Not receiving a bill is not a valid reason to issue a self-bill e-invoice as a workaround.
We strongly recommend requesting a proper invoice from the supplier and following your company’s claim procedures.
4. What’s the latest date to issue a self-bill for overseas purchases?
The timing depends on the customs clearance date. You must issue the self-billed e-invoice by the end of the following month after the goods clear customs.
For example, if customs clearance happens in March, you need to issue the self-bill by 30 April.
Watch the FAQ video:
Are you feeling confused about the LHDN e-Invoicing system?
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🚨 How to choose an e-invoicing system? What’s the difference between free and paid options?
🚨 Will it affect your business and increase operating costs?
🚨 LHDN regulations are constantly changing—how can you ensure compliance?
🚨 Heard that issuing the wrong invoice could result in a fine of up to RM20,000—is it true?
Don’t let these questions stress you out!
Our E-Invoicing Course will guide you step by step to master e-invoicing, helping you navigate the new regulations with ease!
This course will help you:
✅ Resolve your e-invoicing doubts and reduce uncertainty
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✅ Assess whether training is needed to help your team adapt to the new system
🚀 Special Session: SQL E-Invoicing System Hands-On Demo
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📅 Date: 28.05.2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: Le Meridien Petaling Jaya
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