diff --git a/zpay32/amountunits.go b/zpay32/amountunits.go
index c13f1a13..f53f3ff0 100644
--- a/zpay32/amountunits.go
+++ b/zpay32/amountunits.go
@@ -127,10 +127,6 @@ func decodeAmount(amount string) (lnwire.MilliSatoshi, error) {
 // encodeAmount encodes the provided millisatoshi amount using as few characters
 // as possible.
 func encodeAmount(msat lnwire.MilliSatoshi) (string, error) {
-	if msat < 0 {
-		return "", fmt.Errorf("amount must be positive: %v", msat)
-	}
-
 	// If possible to express in BTC, that will always be the shortest
 	// representation.
 	if msat%mSatPerBtc == 0 {
diff --git a/zpay32/invoice.go b/zpay32/invoice.go
index 691c0169..1c183231 100644
--- a/zpay32/invoice.go
+++ b/zpay32/invoice.go
@@ -571,11 +571,6 @@ func validateInvoice(invoice *Invoice) error {
 		return fmt.Errorf("net params not set")
 	}
 
-	// Ensure that if there is an amount set, it is not negative.
-	if invoice.MilliSat != nil && *invoice.MilliSat < 0 {
-		return fmt.Errorf("negative amount: %v", *invoice.MilliSat)
-	}
-
 	// The invoice must contain a payment hash.
 	if invoice.PaymentHash == nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("no payment hash found")