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UAE Sets Administrative Fines Under Cabinet Decision on E-Invoicing Compliance

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026, establishing administrative penalties for non-compliance with the country's electronic invoicing system. Fines reach up to AED 50,000 within any 12 consecutive months for failing to adopt the system or appoint an Accredited Service Provider. The new decision replaces Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 and takes effect the day after publication in the Official Gazette.

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Source: UA.NEWS

UAE Ministry of Finance Caps E-Invoicing Non-Compliance Fines at Dh50,000

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced updated rules capping administrative penalties for electronic invoicing violations at Dh50,000 over 12 consecutive months. The amendment also eliminates penalties previously imposed on businesses for failing to report system failures. The revised framework aims to reduce compliance burdens ahead of the mandatory nationwide rollout scheduled for October 1, 2027.

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Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE Updates Administrative Penalties for Nationwide Electronic Invoicing System

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a new Cabinet Decision revising administrative penalties related to the national eInvoicing system. The decision repeals Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 and adjusts fine structures to support business compliance. Fines include an initial AED 5,000 penalty for non-compliance, with a 12-month cap set at AED 50,000.

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Source: Sovos

UAE Issues Revised Electronic Invoicing System Penalties Under Cabinet Decision

The UAE Ministry of Finance published Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026, introducing revised administrative penalties for the national Electronic Invoicing System. The regulation formally repeals Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 and applies to mandatory issuers and recipients. Fines include up to AED 50,000 for failing to implement the system or appoint an Accredited Service Provider.

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