Key dates for e-invoicing in the United Arab Emirates
the UAE is advancing toward a fully digital and compliant invoicing ecosystem. Here are the key milestones to stay ahead of.
January 2018
VAT introduced in the UAE.
2023
Ministry of Finance announces plans for a nationwide CTC e-invoicing framework.
2024
Technical specifications and the Data Dictionary published for public consultation.
2025
Accreditation of Service Providers (ASPs) and pilot preparations begin.
July 2026
Pilot/voluntary; revenue ≥ AED 50m: appoint ASP by October 30, 2026 (extended from July 31, 2026)
This mandate currently affects both e-invoicing and e-reporting
E-invoicing
Mandatory
Mandatory for domestic B2B transactions
E-reporting
The Mandate
Who is in scope in the UAE?
B2B
Mandatory
B2G
Mandatory
B2C
Not in scope
Cross-border
Planned within the CTC framework
Invoice formats
Supported formats in the UAE
Invoices must comply with the UAE's e-invoicing mandate using one of the following approved formats.
PINT AE
UBL 2.1
Companies affected in the
UAE
VAT-registered businesses designated by the FTA
(for domestic B2B transactions)
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