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UAE
Middle East
E-invoicing
Status
Mandatory
Format
PINT AE/Peppol XML or JSON per UAE data dictionary, digitally signed.
Infrastructure
Via Peppol ASPs, data reported to FTA/MoF (Corner‑5).
Model
Real-time validation and exchange; no pre-clearance by tax authority beyond corner validation.
E-reporting
Status
Invoice data transmitted via ASPs automatically reports to FTA/MoF, eliminating need for separate VAT returns.
Format
Structured metadata as per data dictionary.
Scope & deadline
Continuous real-time reporting.
More info
The UAE plans to launch a Peppol-based e‑invoicing regime in July 2026, mandating B2B and B2G transactions via a Decentralized Continuous Transaction Control and Exchange (DCTCE) model. Initial consumer scope may be added later.
Tax authority
Federal Tax Authority under Ministry of Finance (EmaraTax platform).
Archiving period
10 years digital retention required.
E-signature
ASP‑validated electronic exchange ensures authenticity; supported e-signatures per Peppol.
Regulation
Federal Decrees No. 16 & 17 of 2024 amend VAT and Procedural laws to establish mandate.
Note
We gather our information from government sources and do our best to keep it current. If there are any new updates, we'll make sure to reflect them here as soon as possible.
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