UAE Ministry of Finance Highlights E-Invoicing Deadlines at Ras Al Khaimah Event

The UAE Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), hosted an awareness session on the electronic invoicing system in Ras Al Khaimah, as reported by local media. The session was attended by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ahmed Obaid Ibrahim Al Ali, Director General of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Mohamed Hassan Al Sabab, Deputy Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The session provided an overview of Ministerial Decision No. 244 of 2025, which establishes 30 October 2026 as the regulatory deadline for entities with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP). The Ministry confirmed that mandatory Phase One implementation remains unchanged and will take effect on 1 January 2027 for businesses meeting the AED 50 million revenue threshold.

According to officials, the UAE eInvoicing Programme has transitioned into an advanced stage of testing since the launch of the pilot phase in July 2026, with the 5-Corner Model now operational. Under this model, businesses can exchange electronic invoices through ASPs and test the reporting of tax data to Corner 5 along with system interoperability.

Younis Haji AlKhoori stated that the system establishes a secure and standardized framework supporting greater automation, accuracy, and efficiency in business transactions. Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the FTA, urged concerned entities to adhere to the designated phases and timelines to support voluntary digital tax compliance.

The Ras Al Khaimah event concluded the current year's awareness sessions for this stage of the project. The authorities noted that new awareness sessions focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be held next year, while the FTA will continue conducting compliance workshops.