- UAE Ministry of Finance has mandated a national e-invoicing system via Ministerial Decisions 243/2025 and 244/2025, effective upon publication.
- Pilot and voluntary onboarding start 1 July 2026; mandatory adoption phases: businesses with revenue ≥ AED 50 million by 1 January 2027, others by 1 July 2027, government entities by 1 October 2027; B2C transactions deferred.
- Applies to most businesses in the UAE, with key exclusions (certain government, airline, and financial services).
- E-invoices and credit notes must be issued, transmitted, and reported within set timelines, with strict data residency and reporting requirements.
- System failures must be reported within two business days; all data must be stored in the UAE as per law.
Source: nrdoshi.ae
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