The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority have set compliance timelines for mandatory nationwide electronic invoicing. Businesses with annual revenue of at least AED 50 million must contract an Accredited Service Provider by October 30, 2026, ahead of a January 1, 2027 rollout. The framework mandates the PINT AE data format across the Peppol network for all operating entities.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, eliminating the preliminary-approval stage for e-invoicing service providers. Providers must now complete assessments and technical testing before full accreditation, while businesses with revenues of AED 50 million or more face a 30 October 2026 deadline to appoint an accredited provider.
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.
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