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What Is a TIN Number?

Definition: TIN (Tax Identification Number) is the unique number LHDN assigns to every taxpayer in Malaysia — individuals and businesses. It's a required field on every e-Invoice, identifying both the seller and the buyer.

Why TIN matters for e-Invoice

Every e-Invoice submitted to LHDN's MyInvois system must include the TIN of both the issuing business and the buyer. Without a valid TIN, an e-Invoice cannot be validated.

Who needs a TIN

Where to find your TIN

Your TIN is issued by LHDN and can typically be found on prior tax correspondence, or retrieved through LHDN's official channels (MyTax portal). Software like TxBilling stores your TIN once and applies it automatically to every e-Invoice you issue.

FAQ

Is TIN the same as BRN?

No. TIN identifies a taxpayer for LHDN purposes; BRN (Business Registration Number) identifies a business's SSM registration. Both may be required depending on the transaction.

What happens if a buyer doesn't have a TIN?

LHDN provides guidance for handling buyers without a TIN (e.g. general public consumers), often via a standardized generic TIN value for eligible transactions.

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