The UAE Ministry of Finance has eliminated the preliminary approval phase for e-invoicing providers under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026. Enterprises generating over AED 50 million annually must select an accredited provider by October 30, 2026, ahead of mandatory rollout on January 1, 2027.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has eliminated preliminary approvals for e-invoicing service providers under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, effective October 1. Large companies with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more must appoint accredited providers by October 30, 2026, ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, revising accreditation rules for e-invoicing service providers. Businesses earning Dh50 million or more must appoint an accredited provider by October 30, 2026, ahead of the January 1, 2027 rollout. Service providers must now complete formal testing and readiness evaluations for direct accreditation.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, shifting electronic invoicing providers to a direct accreditation model. Large businesses with revenues of AED 50 million or more must contract an accredited provider by October 30, 2026. Smaller businesses have until March 31, 2027, to appoint a provider ahead of their mandatory July 2027 rollout.
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