How to Register for LHDN e-Filing (MyTax) in 2026
Register an income tax number with e-Daftar and get your MyTax PIN through e-CP55D or e-KYC, so you can e-File Form BE or Form B. Who must register.
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To e-File in Malaysia you need two things: an income tax number (TIN), which you check or register through e-Daftar on MyTax, and a MyTax login, which you activate with a PIN from e-CP55D (on a computer) or e-KYC (in the MyTax app, with a selfie). You must register if your annual employment income is above RM37,333 or PCB is deducted from your pay.
Everything happens at mytax.hasil.gov.my, LHDN's official portal.
Who needs to register a tax file?
You must register if your annual employment income is above RM37,333 (about RM3,111 a month), or if your employer deducts PCB (monthly tax deduction) from your salary, according to LHDN's individual income tax page. The same page says anyone whose income exceeds the threshold and may be taxed must register, so check this if you have business, freelance or rental income.
Registering does not mean you will owe tax. Reliefs and the RM400 rebate (for chargeable income up to RM35,000) often bring the bill down to zero, but you still file a return once registered.
Do I already have a tax number?
Possibly. If your employer deducts PCB, your payslip or Form EA may show it. You can also check online with e-Daftar on MyTax using your MyKad number before applying.
Individual tax numbers now start with IG, the file type LHDN uses for individuals in its filing programme.
How do I register an income tax number?
Use e-Daftar, which LHDN describes as the online service to check and register a tax identification number.
- Go to mytax.hasil.gov.my and open e-Daftar.
- Choose the individual taxpayer type.
- Enter your MyKad number and personal details exactly as on your MyKad.
- Add your email address and phone number, then submit.
You can also register in person at any LHDN branch.
How do I get a MyTax PIN and log in for the first time?
First-time users activate a digital certificate with a PIN. LHDN offers two online ways:
| Method | Where | How you prove who you are |
|---|---|---|
| e-CP55D | MyTax portal on a desktop or laptop | Online application through the portal |
| e-KYC | MyTax mobile app | Photo of your MyKad or passport matched with a live selfie |
After activation, you log in to MyTax with your identification number and the password you set. If neither online method works, an LHDN branch can help.
What can I do once I'm logged in?
- File Form BE (employment income) or Form B (business income) through e-Filing, which opens around 1 March each year
- View your tax account (assessments, payments, PCB and refunds) in e-Lejar
- Pay tax online
- Update your details (address changes use Form CP600B; other details can go through e-Kemaskini or your branch)
When do I need to file?
For YA 2025, LHDN's 2026 filing programme set these dates:
| Return | Due date | e-Filing grace period ends |
|---|---|---|
| Form BE (no business income) | 30 April 2026 | 15 May 2026 |
| Form B (business income) | 30 June 2026 | 15 July 2026 |
YA 2026 returns are filed in 2027. Until LHDN publishes its 2027 programme, expect the same pattern: e-Filing opens 1 March 2027, Form BE due 30 April (grace to 15 May), Form B due 30 June (grace to 15 July). Our tax deadline page tracks the dates. Employers must give you Form EA by the end of February.
What if registration or login fails?
- "Already registered": you probably already have a TIN or a MyTax account. Use the forgot-password option instead of registering again.
- Details don't match: if your name or address changed, update your records with LHDN first.
- No activation email: check spam and confirm the email address on your file.
- Still stuck: call the HASiL Contact Centre on 03-8911 1000 or visit your nearest branch with your MyKad.
How do I stay safe?
Only enter your details on a page whose address ends in hasil.gov.my. Don't share your password or PIN with anyone, including callers who say they are from LHDN.
Get ready for your first return
Once you can log in, the work is gathering income and relief figures. CukaiMax lets you upload receipts during the year and tracks how much of each relief cap you have used, so the numbers are ready when e-Filing opens. It does not file for you; you submit in MyTax. Start on the free plan, and see our e-Filing walkthrough for the filing steps.
Sources
- LHDN MyTax portal
- LHDN: e-Services (e-Daftar, e-CP55D, e-KYC)
- LHDN: Introduction to individual income tax
- LHDN: Return Form (RF) filing programme for 2026
- LHDN: Checking and updating your details
General information, not tax advice. MyTax screens change; follow the prompts on mytax.hasil.gov.my.