Best Practices for Collecting Customer Information for e-Invoicing Compliance

Best Practices for Collecting Customer Information for e-Invoicing Compliance

As you implement the e-Invoice Plugin for Zoho Books, it is essential to establish a streamlined process for collecting accurate information from your own customers, vendors, and freelancers. This ensures full compliance with Malaysiaโ€™s e-Invoicing mandate (LHDN/MyInvois) and enables seamless generation of Quotations, Invoices, and other financial documents through the plugin.

๐Ÿ“Œ Purpose

To comply with LHDN's e-Invoicing requirements, all entities you transact with must be properly registered in your Zoho Books account. This includes collecting key details needed to generate valid e-Invoices via the plugin.

โœ… Action Required from Your Side

We recommend setting up a New Registration Form (e.g., using Zoho Forms, Zoho Creator, or Google Forms) to collect the following before any financial transaction:

  • Customer/Vendor Name (as per SSM or NRIC)

  • Registration Number (SSM/NRIC/MyKad/MyPR/Passport)

  • Email Address

  • Contact Number

  • Address (Billing and Shipping)

  • Tax Identification Number (TIN)

  • Bank Account Details (if relevant)

๐Ÿ“ Key Notes

  • This form should be completed before issuing any quotation, invoice, or financial document.

  • Emphasize the accuracy of details, as they are required for e-Invoice validation with LHDN.

  • If a customer is unsure about the required information, provide them with basic guidance or direct them to your designated support.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Your Internal Process

  • Verify Submission: Before issuing any documents, confirm that the customer/vendor/freelancer has submitted the registration form.

  • Onboard Proactively: Include this form submission as part of your onboarding workflow for all new customers or partners.

  • Stay Compliant: Incomplete or inaccurate data may lead to e-Invoice rejection or audit issues with LHDN.

    • Related Articles

    • When Must I Issue an e-Invoice in Malaysia Under MyInvois?

      Answer: If you're a Malaysian business or taxpayer under LHDN's MyInvois e-Invoice system, you are generally required to issue an e-Invoice for any transaction that has tax implications — whether for income (sales, services) or certain expenses ...
    • When Can I Use a General TIN in Malaysia’s MyInvois e-Invoice System?

      Answer: General TINs are placeholder Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) issued by LHDN for use in very specific situations — they are not to be used by default. Using them incorrectly may result in rejected e-Invoices or audit issues. Approved General ...
    • Can I Issue a Self-Billed e-Invoice? And What About Consolidated Ones?

      Introduction The official reference for industries prohibited from issuing consolidated self-billed e-Invoices is found in the: e-Invoice Specific Guideline (Version 4.1) – Section 3.6.5, Page 19 It states: "Kindly note that consolidation does not ...
    • Step 3: Customer Profile

      Introduction Set up and verify customer profiles to meet MyInvois standards. Accurate customer information is key to successful e-Invoicing. Update Customer Profile Navigate to Sales > Customers, then select Edit > Custom Fields. Enter the relevant ...
    • Introduction and Welcome Note

      Beginner's Guide to E-Invoicing in Malaysia Introduction to E-Invoicing Hello there! If you're reading this, congratulations! You have taken the first step to implementing e-invoicing for your business. E-invoicing is a digital way of issuing and ...