This code identifies what type of Document it is, such as a credit note or invoice.

More general information about Invoice Types is provided in the VRBL: Invoice Types topic.

Element

Use the InvoiceTypeCode element to specify this information:

Element (Path)	Cardinality	Description
Invoice Type Code (`Invoice\InvoiceTypeCode`)	0..1	You must specify the following codes for Malaysian transactions.

Restrictions

Note the following restrictions:

In general, it is recommended that you use the VRBL codes, such as VRBL:MY:01 where you can.
If you cannot use these codes, for example if you are using UBL from an ERP system, you can use the UNCL 1001 codes such as 380.
UNCL does not differentiate between credit notes and refund notes. If you want to represent this distinction, use the VRBL codes.
Malaysian invoice type codes must be provided on the document level in the InvoiceType element.

Malaysian Invoice Type Codes

This table lists the codes you need to use and links to the example from the Malaysian Tax Authority. You can use the UNCL code or the VRBL code with the exception of Refund Notes and Self-Billed Refund Notes which must use VRBL:

VRBL	UNCL	Name	Description
`VRBL:MY:01`	`380`	Invoice	Commercial Invoice: An invoice that contains information about goods or services from a Supplier to a Buyer.
`VRBL:MY:02`	`381`	Credit Note	Credit note: The document issued by Suppliers to correct errors, apply discounts, or account for returns in a previously issued e-Invoice with the purpose of reducing the value of the original e-Invoice. This is used in situations where the reduction of the original e-Invoice does not involve return of money to the Buyer.
`VRBL:MY:03`	`383`	Debit Note	Debit Note: The document that is issued to indicate additional charges on a previously issued e-Invoice.
`VRBL:MY:04`	None	Refund Note	Refund Note: The document that is issued by a Supplier to confirm the refund of the Buyer's payment. This is used in situations where there is a return of money to the Buyer
`VRBL:MY:11`	`389`	Self-billed Invoice	Self-Billed Invoice: There are certain circumstances where a party (other than the Supplier) will be allowed to issue a self-billed e-Invoice. Self-Billed Invoice refers to the initial self-billed e-Invoice that will be issued by the Buyer. For example, in the case of import invoices, the Malaysian buyer (invoice receiver) will need to issue an self-billed invoice to the Tax Authority.
`VRBL:MY:12`	`261`	Self-billed Credit Note	Self-Billed Credit Notes: This Document is issued by Buyers to correct errors, apply discounts, or account for returns in a previously issued Self-Billed e-Invoice with the purpose of reducing the value of the original Self-Billed e-Invoice. This is used in situations where the reduction of the original Self-Billed e-Invoice does not involve return of money to the Buyer.
`VRBL:MY:13`	`527`	Self-billed Debit Note	Self-Billed Debit Note: This is the Document that is issued by Buyers to indicate additional charges on a previously issued Self-Billed e-Invoice.
`VRBL:MY:14`	n/a	Self-billed Refund Note	Self-Billed Refund Note: This Document is issued by Buyers to confirm the refund of the Buyer's payment. This is used in situations where there is a return of money to the Buyer.

Example

Here is an example that specifies the Invoice type for an invoice:

<ubl:Invoice>
    <!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
    <cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>VRBL:MY:01</cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>
    <!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
</ubl:Invoice>>