Deadline guide
E-invoicing in the UAE: the deadlines for your business
E-invoicing becomes mandatory in stages from 1 January 2027. Find your revenue band below: it sets the date you must appoint an Accredited Service Provider and the date you go live.
147 days until the next deadline, 31 March 2027
Who must do what, and by when
| Who | Appoint an Accredited Service Provider by | E-invoicing mandatory from |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more | 30 October 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| Businesses with revenue below AED 50 million | 31 March 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
| Government entities | 31 March 2027 | 1 October 2027 |
Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more
Appoint an Accredited Service Provider by30 October 2026
E-invoicing mandatory from1 January 2027
Businesses with revenue below AED 50 million
Appoint an Accredited Service Provider by31 March 2027
E-invoicing mandatory from1 July 2027
Government entities
Appoint an Accredited Service Provider by31 March 2027
E-invoicing mandatory from1 October 2027
What it covers
- 01Invoices between businesses and to government, whether or not the business is registered for VAT.
- 02Sales to consumers stay outside it until further notice.
- 03The date for large businesses moved from 31 July to 30 October 2026 by an amendment in May 2026.
What to do now
Check your revenue band
It sets your two dates.
Appoint an Accredited Service Provider
By your appointment date, or now if it has passed.
Get your invoicing ready
Your accounting system must send invoices through your provider.
Sources
Ministerial Decisions No. 243 and 244 of 2025, amended by Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026 and Ministerial Resolution No. 66 of 2026, as listed on the Ministry of Finance's e-invoicing page, read on 2 November 2026.
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