- UAE E-Invoicing mandates structured XML/JSON/UBL invoices via Accredited Service Providers (ASPs), reported to the FTA within 14 days; PDFs are not compliant.
- Rollout starts with a pilot in July 2026, becomes mandatory for large businesses (revenue ≥ AED 50m) by January 2027, and for smaller businesses and government entities in subsequent phases.
- Compliance requires strict validation, digital signatures, encryption, and digital storage for at least 5 years.
- Expected cost reductions are 66-80%, with significant ROI and payback in 12–24 months; initial investment ranges from AED 575k–1.45m.
- Success depends on thorough change management, master data cleansing, proper ASP selection, and comprehensive user training.
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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