Taxation

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

According to the latest announcement by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN), individuals and businesses must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN) when purchasing vehicles, properties, or other assets, regardless of whether the purchase is made under a personal or corporate name.

 

A TIN is essentially the existing income tax number recorded by LHDN. In other words, a TIN functions like an identification number for taxpayers. All Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above, as well as taxable entities, are required to have a TIN.

  • Individual who is assessable and taxable
  • Taxpayers who are required to submit declaration forms (Borang nyata).
  • Taxpayers mean the individual or person. According to Article 2 of the Income Tax Act of 1967, “person” means a company, entity, limited liability partnership and sole proprietorship.

With the full implementation of the e-Invoice system, businesses must issue e-Invoices to claim tax deductions. The TIN is a mandatory detail required when issuing e-Invoices. Additionally, individuals and businesses must have a TIN when purchasing vehicles, properties, or other assets.

Guidance: Steps to check Income Tax Number

  • Each taxpayer category has a specific TIN code. You can identify your TIN code based on the following categories:

    • Individuals/Sole Proprietorships: IGxxxxxxxxxxxx
    • Private Limited Companies (Sdn Bhd): Cxxxxxxxxxxxx
    • Partnerships: Dxxxxxxxxxxxx
    • Limited Liability Partnerships (PLT): PTxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • If a customer does not have a TIN, businesses may use a generic TIN for issuing e-Invoices in the following situations:

    • If the buyer does not have or does not require a TIN: EI00000000010
    • If the buyer is a foreign company without a TIN: EI00000000020
    • If the buyer is a government department: EI00000000040

    For further details, please refer to the official LHDN announcement or consult a professional tax advisor.

Sources: LHDN Malaysia