UAE has mandated implementation of eInvoicing and digital taxation systems. The Pilot program will be implemented by 1st July 2026 and businesses and government departments of all sizes across UAE will need to implement in phased manner by 2027.
With clear regulations and mandatory deadlines to meet, the time to choose the right eInvoicing platform is Now.
It is a structured form of invoices that is generated and shared by seller to buyer and reported electronically to UAE Federal Tax Authority. The purpose if to enhance operational efficiency, increase tax transparency, digitalize tax compliance and enable seamless reporting for data-driven decision-making for all businesses and government entities.
UAE eInvoicing system will operate based on the 5-Corner model, also called PEPPOL De-Centralized model. Ity is mandatory for UAE businesses and goverrment entities to engage with FTA-approved Accredited Service Providers (ASP) only. The standard used is UAE Peppol PINT, so both sender and receiver must have certified Peppol Access Points, which will validate the information and send it to the recipient. The issuer’s Peppol Access Point will manage the transmission of the invoice to the tax authority. In this setup, the governmental platform serves as an invoice repository without conducting validation on the invoices.
The new implementation roadmap is as follows:
AppsTec’s eInvoicing solution is pre-approved by FTA and can help your business understand the new regulations and detailed requirements, map these to your existing ERP system and help you comply with UAE eInvoicing mandate to the exact standards.
AppsTec offers a PEPPOL-ready solution that is:
