Simplified Guide to E-Invoicing for Insurance Companies
2026-02-26 17:56
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Description :
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has released an inclusive document made for the e-invoicing in insurance sector. This document, in the form of an FAQ answers common concerns regarding general topics such as consolidated e-invoices, annual premium statements, handling policyholder requests. It also includes underwriting and subscriptions, claims and benefits payment, payments to agents, dealers, distributors and inter-fund charges.
A. General
Issuing of Consolidated E-Invoices for Certain Transactions:
Insurance companies can grant consolidated e-invoices for revenue from policyholders who do not require individual e-invoices.This method simplifies reporting and ensures compliance
The consolidated e-invoices must be in compliance with the rules mentioned in section 3.6 of the e-invoice specific guideline released by IRBM.
Role of Annual Premium Statements for Consolidated E-Invoices:
Annual premium statements can be used for consolidated e-invoices if the policy holder does not request e-invoices, Insuch a case, they must continue to issue regular statements or bills as per current practices.
Accumulated submission:
Aggregate data from these statements or bills to create a consolidated e-invoice. Submit the consolidated e-invoice to the IRBM within seven calendar days after the month-end. Detailed guidance is provided in Section 4.3 of the e-Invoice Specific Guideline.
Full-Year Premium Data Transmission If the first annual premium statement (for January to December 2024) is only available in February or March 2025, companies can:
Include the entire year’s data (January to December 2024) in the February/March 2025 submission.
There is no requirement to separate data for the period from January to July 2024, although mandatory e-invoicing begins on August 1, 2024.
A. General
Issuing of Consolidated E-Invoices for Certain Transactions:
Insurance companies can grant consolidated e-invoices for revenue from policyholders who do not require individual e-invoices.This method simplifies reporting and ensures compliance
The consolidated e-invoices must be in compliance with the rules mentioned in section 3.6 of the e-invoice specific guideline released by IRBM.
Role of Annual Premium Statements for Consolidated E-Invoices:
Annual premium statements can be used for consolidated e-invoices if the policy holder does not request e-invoices, Insuch a case, they must continue to issue regular statements or bills as per current practices.
Accumulated submission:
Aggregate data from these statements or bills to create a consolidated e-invoice. Submit the consolidated e-invoice to the IRBM within seven calendar days after the month-end. Detailed guidance is provided in Section 4.3 of the e-Invoice Specific Guideline.
Full-Year Premium Data Transmission If the first annual premium statement (for January to December 2024) is only available in February or March 2025, companies can:
Include the entire year’s data (January to December 2024) in the February/March 2025 submission.
There is no requirement to separate data for the period from January to July 2024, although mandatory e-invoicing begins on August 1, 2024.
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