- The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 168/2026, effective 1 October 2026, updating the accreditation framework for e-invoicing service providers.
- The revised rules remove the separate preliminary approval stage; providers must complete full assessments and testing before accreditation.
- Providers may use third-party PEPPOL solutions, and some services may be outsourced, but accredited providers remain fully responsible for compliance and service delivery.
- The decision introduces ongoing accreditation rules, including renewals, continuing evaluations, termination procedures, and a right to object to termination.
- Providers previously given preliminary approval have 30 days from 1 October 2026 to meet the new requirements or their approval will be terminated; the new decision replaces Ministerial Decision No. 64/2025 and amendments.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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