- The UAE Ministry of Finance released comprehensive operational guidance for the Electronic Invoicing System on 23 February 2026.
- Three documents were published: Electronic Invoicing Guidelines, Electronic Invoice Mandatory Fields, and Considerations for Selecting an Accredited Service Provider (ASP).
- The guidance covers system scope, technical requirements, invoice categories, special scenarios, phased implementation, data storage, onboarding steps, and penalties.
- The documents clarify operational details previously missing from the legal framework, helping businesses prepare for compliance.
- The pilot programme starts 1 July 2026, with mandatory e-invoicing for large businesses from 1 January 2027 and an ASP appointment deadline of 31 July 2026.
Source: sovos.com
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