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UAE Federal Tax Authority Outlines E-Invoicing Deadlines for 2026 and 2027

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued compliance guidance outlining implementation deadlines for the national electronic invoicing framework. Companies earning AED 50 million or more must select an accredited provider by October 30, 2026, and integrate via EmaraTax by January 1, 2027. Businesses below this revenue threshold have until March 31, 2027, to appoint a provider ahead of a July 1, 2027 go-live date.

Published Source: Arabian Business
Issuing authority
Federal Tax Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 26, 2026
Effective date
October 30, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
compliance guidance
Illustration: A modern corporate office desk in Dubai with a tablet and laptop screen displaying digital invoicing software interfaces, with blurred c
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued compliance guidance detailing key implementation deadlines for the national electronic invoicing framework, Arabian Business reported.

Under the schedule, companies generating annual revenues of $13.6 million (AED 50 million) or more must appoint an accredited service provider by October 30, 2026. This revenue tier is required to complete system implementation and integration through the EmaraTax platform by January 1, 2027.

Enterprises generating below $13.6 million annually have been provided a compliance window to appoint an accredited provider by March 31, 2027. These companies must then meet a full system go-live deadline on July 1, 2027.

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