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UAE Tax Authority Issues E-Invoicing Deadlines and Fines for High-Revenue Businesses

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an official directive urging businesses subject to the national e-invoicing regime to meet implementation deadlines. Businesses with annual revenues of at least AED 50 million must appoint an accredited service provider by October 30, 2026. Non-compliant taxable entities face monthly administrative penalties of AED 5,000.

Published Source: Federal Tax Authority
Issuing authority
Federal Tax Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 25, 2026
Effective date
October 30, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
tax.gov.ae
Illustration: A modern corporate office desk in the United Arab Emirates with a laptop displaying an electronic invoicing interface, tax compliance do
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued an official directive instructing businesses subject to the national electronic invoicing regime to adhere to mandatory implementation milestones.

Under the directive, entities generating annual revenues equal to or exceeding AED 50 million must appoint an accredited service provider no later than October 30, 2026. The authority stated that mandatory electronic invoice processing for this group will officially commence on January 1, 2027.

Taxable persons who fail to comply face administrative penalties. The FTA confirmed that businesses failing to meet provider appointment and system onboarding requirements will be subject to monthly fines of AED 5,000.

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