E-Invoicing Has Been Postponed,

 But That Doesn’t Mean You Should Wait

 

When the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) announced the postponement of e-Invoicing for many businesses in Malaysia, we could almost hear the collective sigh of relief. The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) recently announced that the rollout of e-Invoicing for many businesses has been postponed. Businesses with annual revenue between RM1 million and RM5 million now have until 1 January 2026 to comply. For those earning below RM1 million, the deadline is 1 July 2026.

While this extension may feel like a breather, it should not be misunderstood as a reason to delay preparations. In fact, this window of time is the perfect opportunity to set your systems up properly because when e-Invoicing eventually becomes mandatory, it will fundamentally change how firms handle billing and documentation.

 

E-Invoicing Isn’t Optional, And It’s Not Just About “Going Paperless”

Under the new system, every invoice you issue, whether for legal fees, reimbursement, or even consultation charges, will need to be sent to LHDN for real-time validation before you can officially deliver it to your client. This is not a matter of simply switching from printed invoices to digital PDFs. The MyInvois platform requires invoices to follow a very specific digital format (JSON), be submitted through an API or web portal, and be individually approved by LHDN. Only after receiving a valid response can the invoice be considered complete.

For legal firms that handle multiple clients, matters, and billing arrangements, this will significantly affect daily workflows. Even minor mistakes like a missing client tax number or an incorrectly classified service type can result in rejection. The result? Delays in getting paid, administrative backlogs, and unnecessary stress.

 

The Burden of Doing It Manually

It’s technically possible to do e-Invoicing manually via the government’s portal. But let’s take a realistic look at what that entails for a busy law firm. Each time you want to issue a bill, someone from your team will have to log into the portal, manually enter the invoice data, submit it, and then wait for validation. If it gets rejected, the process must be repeated again and again. Imagine doing this for ten, twenty, or even more invoices a week. What seems manageable at first will quickly become an operational bottleneck. This also raises the risk of mistakes, especially when your staff are under pressure. Your accounts team, legal clerks, or admin assistants may not have the technical training to handle the validation errors or system rejections that come with manual entry.

 

EasyPro Solves the Problem, Before It Becomes One

EasyPro was developed specifically for Malaysian law firms, and we’ve already integrated a powerful e-Invoicing module into our legal accounting system. Our solution is fully connected to the MyInvois system through LHDN’s API, so the entire process from invoice creation to validation happens inside EasyPro, without any need to switch platforms or re-key data.

If you’re wondering what the e-Invoicing process actually looks like in EasyPro, the good news is you don’t have to imagine it. You can see it in action in our interactive demo, where we demonstrate exactly how EasyPro helps law firms generate and submit e-Invoices, seamlessly and in full compliance with LHDN’s MyInvois requirements. This means fewer disruptions, greater efficiency, and total peace of mind because you’re always compliant and always in control.

 

Why Preparing Early Matters, Especially for Law Firms

Law firms have complex billing needs. A single matter may involve several disbursements, progressive billing, client reimbursements, and adjustments. The e-Invoicing system doesn’t accommodate all of these flexibly, which is why having time to test and tailor your process matters so much.

By preparing now, you give yourself the advantage of:

• Understanding how your firm’s billing flows need to adapt,
• Training your team in a calm, structured way,
• Testing and resolving issues before they affect your clients,
• Avoiding the year-end rush when everyone scrambles for last-minute compliance.

Plus, firms that prepare early will have more time to consult with LHDN, software vendors, and tax professionals. If you wait until the last minute, support resources will be stretched thin, and you may find yourself without guidance when you need it most.

 

Designed for Legal Workflows 

Generic accounting systems may support e-Invoicing, but they don’t understand how law firms work. EasyPro was built specifically for legal practice with support for matter-based billing, clients account, and office accounts.

Our e-Invoicing module integrates seamlessly into your legal workflows. Whether you’re issuing professional fees, disbursements, or progressive claims, EasyPro ensures every invoice meets both legal practice needs and LHDN’s compliance requirements. You don’t have to adapt your firm to the software, we’ve adapted the software to suit your firm.

 

Don’t Let Postponement Lead to Procrastination

Just because e-Invoicing is not mandatory for you today, doesn’t mean you can afford to ignore it until 2026. The transition requires time, testing, and a system that works for your firm not against it. Use this grace period wisely. Let EasyPro help you start preparing now, while there’s still time to do it right. By the time others are rushing to catch up, your firm will already be e-Invoice ready, confident, and fully compliant.