- UAE Ministry of Finance to implement mandatory e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions
- Implementation to occur in three stages: accreditation of service providers, updates to legislation, official launch in July 2026
- Aim is to enhance digitalisation, streamline processes, and combat VAT fraud
- B2C transactions not included in initial rollout
- E-invoices must be structured, machine-readable documents based on XML
- Human-readable version can be sent via email, machine-readable version transmitted through UAE e-invoicing system
- System will operate on Open Peppol network with decentralised model for transaction control
- Both parties must have certified Peppol Access Points to validate and transmit invoice data
- Issuers and recipients required to use access point on Open Peppol network
- Only accredited e-invoicing solution providers allowed to validate and send invoices to Federal Tax Authority
Source: regfollower.com
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