SME conference to tackle e-invoicing, transfer pricing and tax audits
MALAYSIAN small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be briefed on tax compliance requirements, e-invoicing and corporate tax audits at the SME Tax Talk Series 2026 on Oct 27.
Hosted by the SME Association of Malaysia and co-organised by Hernancres Group of Companies, the one-day conference will take place at Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur from 9am to 5pm.
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim is scheduled to deliver the keynote address, with speakers from the Ministry of Finance and the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM), alongside tax, legal and business specialists.
The conference will cover Budget 2026 tax proposals, e-invoicing compliance, transfer pricing requirements and corporate tax audits, with discussions aimed at helping businesses understand their obligations and strengthen internal procedures.
Among the scheduled speakers are IRBM E-Invoice Division and Tax Operation Sector director Dr Rasyidah Che Rosli, who will discuss e-invoicing compliance, and Transfer Pricing Division director Suhani Anuar, who will address transfer pricing developments and related guidance.
IRBM Tax Audit director Datuk Mukti Mohd Hassan is scheduled to discuss corporate tax audits from the regulator’s perspective, while Finance Ministry Tax Division SST Policy and Implementation Section head Mohd Fadzlee Malik will cover Budget-related matters.
Hernancres Group of Companies founder and managing director Desmond Anil will also lead a session on transfer pricing, followed by a dialogue with Suhani.
The programme will examine practical compliance challenges, including gaps in e-invoicing processes, documentation for related-party transactions, preparation for tax audits and responses to tax enquiries.
The event will conclude with an executive panel titled “What Every SME Should Know Before IRBM Comes Knocking”, featuring representatives from the tax authority’s e-invoice, transfer pricing and tax audit functions.
The conference is intended for SME owners, entrepreneurs, directors, senior executives and finance professionals seeking to keep up with tax developments and improve their compliance practices.
Registration is available at smetax talk2026.hernancres.com.my.