Free check · 2 minutesUAE e-invoicing:
UAE e-invoicing:
when does it hit you?
Answer five questions to see your deadlines and how ready you are.
What kind of organisation are you?
Annual revenue across all your activities?
Who do you invoice?
How do you issue invoices today?
Have you appointed an Accredited Service Provider?
This check gives general information from the Ministry of Finance phased timeline as published in 2026. It is not tax advice. Exclusions and special cases apply.
The timeline
Three phases
| Who | Provider by | Go live |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more | 30 October 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| Businesses with annual revenue below AED 50 million | 31 March 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
| Government entities in scope | 31 March 2027 | 1 October 2027 |
What you need to know
- E-invoicing becomes mandatory in phases, starting 1 January 2027.
- It applies to businesses operating in the UAE whether or not they are registered for VAT, unless specifically excluded.
- The AED 50 million threshold counts total revenue from all activities.
- Every business in scope must appoint an Accredited Service Provider approved by the Ministry of Finance.
- The UAE system is based on the Peppol PINT standard.
- Penalties apply for missing the appointment and implementation deadlines.
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