- All UAE VAT-registered businesses must adopt e-invoicing, with some exclusions.
- Pilot phase starts 1 July 2026; large businesses must comply by 1 Jan 2027, smaller businesses by 1 July 2027, and government entities by 1 Oct 2027.
- Invoices and credit notes must be in a structured electronic format via accredited service providers; PDFs/scans are not compliant.
- Only Ministry-accredited providers can offer e-invoicing, requiring Peppol certification, ISO security, tax registration, and mandatory insurance.
Source: tungstenautomation.com
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