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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

UAE Ministry of Finance Introduces Key Amendments to E-Invoicing System Rules

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, updating the executive rules for the Electronic Invoicing System with effect from October 1, 2026. The amendments eliminate the local data storage requirement and remove mandatory two-day failure notifications to tax authorities. A 24-month temporary exclusion is also introduced for transactions between members of the same tax group starting January 1, 2027.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Global VAT Compliance

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Service Provider Accreditation Rules Under Ministerial Decision

The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 168/2026, updating accreditation procedures and eligibility criteria for electronic invoicing service providers. The framework took effect on 1 October 2026, abolishing preliminary approvals in favor of a direct accreditation requirement. Service providers with prior preliminary approval have a 30-day transitional window to meet the revised criteria.

China–UAE News
Source: وزارة الخارجية الإماراتية

UAE Delegation Meets Hong Kong Financial Secretary to Advance Economic Cooperation

Senior UAE officials met with Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan on the sidelines of the Asian Financial Forum. The discussions centered on advancing bilateral economic cooperation between the UAE and Hong Kong/China. The UAE delegation included the UAE Ambassador to China, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, and the UAE Consul General in Hong Kong.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Amends E-Invoicing Regulations to Reduce Operational Burden on Businesses

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, amending earlier regulations on the Electronic Invoicing System to ease business compliance. Key changes include a 24-month exemption for intra-tax group transactions starting January 1, 2027, and the removal of the requirement to store electronic invoice data inside the UAE. The amendments took effect retroactively from October 1, 2026, ahead of an upcoming October 30 deadline for large firms to appoint accredited service providers.

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