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 TINs and When to Use Them:
| General TIN | When to Use |
|---|---|
EI00000000010 | For Malaysian individuals who provide a MyKad/MyTentera but no TIN |
EI00000000020 | For foreign businesses with no Malaysian registration or TIN |
EI00000000030 | For foreign suppliers in self-billed transactions without Malaysian TIN |
EI00000000040 | For government agencies, statutory bodies, local councils with no TIN |
Source: LHDN e-Invoice Specific Guideline, Appendix 1, Version 4.1
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Using General TIN for any individual buyer
Only use
EI00000000010if the buyer has no TIN but provides a valid MyKad or MyTentera.If the individual provides neither, you may not use a General TIN unless the scenario is exempted (e.g. small-value retail).
Using General TIN for business buyers (B2B)
Not allowed. Business buyers must provide their TIN.
EI00000000020is only for foreign entities without Malaysian registration.
Missing ID Details
Even when using a General TIN, you must include ID information like MyKad or Passport number.
Placeholder values like
000000000000are only permitted in specific cases defined by LHDN.
Special Note: Government Entities (EI00000000040)
Use EI00000000040 only for:
Federal/State Government departments
Local authorities
Ministries and statutory bodies without TINs
Do not use this for GLCs (Government-Linked Companies) or private entities with government links.
Still Unsure?
If you’re not sure whether your buyer qualifies for a General TIN or you need help configuring your system to handle it correctly, reach out to our support team.
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