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UAE Outlines E-Invoicing Deadlines and Penalties Under Phased Implementation Plan

The UAE Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority have established mandatory compliance phases for the nationwide e-invoicing framework. Large enterprises with revenue of AED 50 million or more must select an accredited provider by 30 October 2026 ahead of a 1 January 2027 rollout. Failure to comply incurs a monthly fine of AED 5,000 under Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025.

Published Source: Bens Chartered Accountants
Issuing authority
UAE Ministry of Finance, Federal Tax Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Effective date
January 1, 2027
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025
Official source
bensaccountants.com
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The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority have outlined mandatory compliance stages for rolling out the nationwide electronic invoicing framework, according to Bens Chartered Accountants.

Under the schedule, businesses generating an annual turnover of AED 50 million or more must contract an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026. Phase one is set to go live on 1 January 2027, replacing traditional PDF invoices with XML data transmitted through the five-corner Peppol network.

Enterprises with annual turnover below AED 50 million are required to appoint an accredited provider by 31 March 2027, with mandatory implementation taking effect on 1 July 2027.

Non-compliant entities will face penalties of AED 5,000 per month pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025.

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