- The UAE Ministry of Finance released comprehensive e-invoicing guidelines and technical documents on February 23, 2026, to support the transition to a digital tax reporting system.
- Mandatory e-invoicing begins January 1, 2027, for large entities (annual revenue ≥ AED 50 million), with voluntary adoption allowed earlier and penalties applying only after the mandatory phase starts.
- E-invoices and related data can be stored outside the UAE if the Federal Tax Authority has full access; previous VAT invoice exceptions do not apply to e-invoices.
- A 24-month grace period is granted for intra-VAT group transactions, suspending e-invoicing obligations within VAT groups until January 1, 2029.
- Businesses must select an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) and follow detailed technical and operational requirements, with a pilot program launching July 1, 2026, and ASP appointments required by July 31, 2026.
Source: comarch.com
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