Electronic invoicing requirements and mandates in United Arab Emirates

E-Invoicing in United Arab Emirates

UAE introduces mandatory e-invoicing with penalties starting July 2026. Businesses must comply with new electronic invoicing guidelines.

B2G (Business to Government)

Phased Rollout
Effective: July 1, 2026

Electronic invoicing requirements for transactions with government entities and public sector organizations.

B2B (Business to Business)

Phased Rollout
Effective: July 1, 2026

Electronic invoicing requirements for transactions between private businesses and commercial entities.

Official Platform

FTA e-Invoicing
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Supported Formats

UBLPeppol

Additional Notes

Penalties up to AED 5,000 for non-compliance.

Open Banking + E-Invoicing in United Arab Emirates

Combining e-invoicing with Open Banking creates powerful automation opportunities. Open Banking APIs enable real-time bank transaction access for automated invoice reconciliation, while Payment Initiation Services (PIS) allow instant payments directly from e-invoices.

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Auto-Reconciliation
Match bank transactions with e-invoices automatically
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Instant Payments
Pay invoices with one click via PIS
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Cash Flow Visibility
Combine invoice & bank data for forecasting

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