- UAE will mandate Peppol-based e-invoicing and e-reporting for B2B and B2G transactions starting in 2027, using a decentralized CTC and Exchange Model with Accredited Service Providers (ASPs).
- Key milestones: technical specs (June 2025), e-invoicing framework (Sept 2025), first ASP list (Nov 2025), pilot phase (July 2026), phased rollout by turnover (Jan & July 2027), B2G (Oct 2027).
- Exclusions: B2C, exempt financial services, and international passenger travel.
- Process: No FTA pre-clearance; ASPs validate, route, and report invoices; businesses must appoint ASPs 6 months before go-live.
- Part of a national e-billing system to automate tax returns and improve compliance, following Saudi Arabia’s e-invoicing model.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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