E-invoicing in the UAE
UAE e-invoicing: your provider appointed and your invoices live before the deadline.
The UAE is moving business invoices onto one electronic network, and every company in scope must appoint a Ministry of Finance accredited provider by a fixed date. We confirm which deadline is yours, shortlist providers that fit your software, handle the appointment and onboarding, and stay with you until your first e-invoice goes out.
- Your deadlinePhase and dates confirmed
- Provider shortlistFrom the accredited list
- One contactUntil you go live
- Plain answersWe are not a provider
Is this for you?
For companies that need to be ready, not reading about it
A good fit if you
- Run a UAE mainland or free zone company that invoices other businesses or government
- Are not sure whether you fall in the first or the second phase
- Have not yet appointed an accredited provider, or are comparing several
- Want one person to coordinate the provider, your accountant and your software
Probably not for you if you
- Need VAT returns, bookkeeping or tax advice: we do not provide those, and will tell you so on the first call
- Want us to transmit your invoices ourselves: only an accredited provider can do that
Why projects slip
Where e-invoicing readiness usually goes wrong
The technology is the provider's job. The delays almost always come from decisions made late or on the wrong assumption.
- Phase
Assuming the wrong deadline
The cut-off depends on revenue. A group with several companies can have different dates for each one.
- Provider
A provider that does not fit your software
Providers differ in how they connect to your accounting or ERP system. A poor fit turns a short project into a long one.
- Data
Invoice data that is not ready
E-invoices carry structured data. Missing customer details or inconsistent records surface only when test invoices fail.
- Timing
Leaving it to the final month
Appointment, onboarding and testing take time. Penalties apply from the first month of delay.
What is included
What we do for your e-invoicing
- Scope checkWhich phase each of your companies falls in, and its two dates: provider appointment and go-live.
- Provider shortlistProviders from the Ministry of Finance accredited list, compared on fit with your software, cost and support.
- AppointmentThe provider agreement and your appointment recorded before your cut-off.
- EmaraTax onboardingYour onboarding steps on the FTA's EmaraTax platform, prepared and followed up.
- CoordinationOne contact between you, the provider, your accountant and your software vendor.
- Data checklistThe customer and invoice details your records need before test invoices are sent.
- Go-live supportTest invoices, the first live invoice and the issues that come up in the first weeks.
- Deadline trackingYour e-invoicing dates added to your compliance calendar alongside licence, visa and UBO dates.
How it works
From deadline check to first e-invoice
You stay involved only where a decision or a signature is needed: choosing the provider, signing its agreement and approving test results.
- Step 1
Scope check
We confirm your phase, your dates and which of your companies are in scope.
- Step 2
Provider shortlist
Accredited providers matched to your software and volumes, compared side by side.
- Step 3
Appointment and onboarding
Provider appointed and your EmaraTax onboarding completed before the cut-off.
- Step 4
Data and testing
Records checked, test invoices sent through the provider and errors fixed.
- Step 5
Go live
Your first e-invoices issued on time, with your dates tracked from then on.
The rules, with sources
UAE e-invoicing deadlines and penalties
Each line links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Dates are set by the Ministry of Finance and the FTA and can change.
| Topic | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more | Appoint an accredited service provider by 30 October 2026. Issue e-invoices from 1 January 2027. | Federal Tax Authority, 29 September 2026Checked 26 October 2026 |
| Businesses with revenue below AED 50 million | Appoint a provider by 31 March 2027. Issue e-invoices from 1 July 2027. Earlier appointment is allowed. | Gulf News, reporting the FTAChecked 26 October 2026 |
| Government entities | Appoint a provider by 31 March 2027. Implement from 1 October 2027. | Gulf News, reporting the FTAChecked 26 October 2026 |
| Free zone companies | Included. Free zone businesses must also appoint a provider and onboard. | Gulf News, reporting the FTAChecked 26 October 2026 |
| How the system works | A decentralised, five-corner model on the Peppol network: your accredited provider sends each e-invoice to your customer's provider and reports the data to the FTA. | Ministry of Finance, eInvoicing ProgrammeChecked 26 October 2026 |
| Penalties | AED 5,000 for each month, or part of a month, that a provider is not appointed. AED 100 per invoice not issued or transmitted on time, capped at AED 5,000 a month. AED 1,000 for not reporting a system failure. | Gulf News, reporting the FTAChecked 26 October 2026 |
Fees
A fixed fee, with the provider's charges shown separately
You pay us a fixed fee for the readiness work, the appointment and onboarding, and go-live support. Your accredited provider charges its own subscription, which is always shown separately from our fee.
What sets your cost
- Number of companies in your group
- Your accounting or ERP software
- Monthly invoice volume
- How close your deadline is
The provider's subscription is the provider's own charge and is never folded into our fee.
Get your number
Tell us your revenue tier, your software and how many companies you run, on WhatsApp or a free call, and you will have a fixed quote the same working day.
What we will not promise
We are not an accredited service provider, and we do not prepare VAT returns or keep your books. We will not promise a date that depends on a provider or an authority. What we commit to is a clear answer on your deadline, an honest provider comparison, and one person following your onboarding through to your first live e-invoice.
Client reviews
Clients on working with Aizaa
Very professional team with excellent communication. They were always available when I needed assistance and made sure I understood the process before moving forward. Everything was handled efficiently and with attention to detail.
Professional service, quick communication and good support from beginning to end. The team made the process easy to understand and was always available whenever I needed assistance. I appreciated the clear updates and the way everything was handled.
Very good experience overall. The team was professional, responsive and helpful throughout the process. They kept me updated and made sure everything was explained clearly before proceeding.
Client feedback is published with the respective clients’ permission.
E-invoicing FAQs
Before you choose a provider
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp and the person who handles e-invoicing onboarding will answer.
Does UAE e-invoicing apply to my company?
If your company issues invoices to other businesses or to government in the UAE, it is very likely in scope, and free zone companies are included. Your revenue decides your phase: AED 50 million or more falls in the first phase, everything below in the second. We confirm your position on a free call.
What are the UAE e-invoicing deadlines?
Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited provider by 30 October 2026 and issue e-invoices from 1 January 2027. Businesses below that must appoint a provider by 31 March 2027 and go live on 1 July 2027. Government entities appoint by 31 March 2027 and implement from 1 October 2027.
What is an accredited service provider?
A company accredited by the UAE Ministry of Finance to send and receive e-invoices on the network on your behalf and report the data to the FTA. Only accredited providers can do this, and the Ministry publishes the list. More than 50 providers were accredited by September 2026.
What happens if we miss the deadline?
As reported from the FTA, the penalty for not appointing a provider on time is AED 5,000 for each month or part of a month of delay. Invoices not issued or transmitted on time carry AED 100 each, capped at AED 5,000 a month.
Are you an accredited service provider?
No. We help you choose one from the accredited list, appoint it, complete onboarding and reach go-live. Your provider then sends your e-invoices.
Do you also file our VAT returns or keep our books?
No. Aizaa does not provide VAT, accounting or tax filing services. We handle e-invoicing readiness, provider appointment and onboarding, and we work alongside your accountant.
Free, 30 minutes, no obligation
Get your e-invoicing deadline confirmed
Tell us your revenue tier and your software. You will speak to the person who handles e-invoicing onboarding and leave knowing your dates and your next step.
You will speak with our team, led by Auj Afreen Ahmad and Tabish Ahmed.
- WhatsApp, fastest+971 55 786 7621
- Call+971 55 786 7621
- Emailinfo@aizaa.ae
- Office, by appointmentAl Shaikh Building 5, Al Khabaisi, Deira, Dubai
- HoursMonday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 GST
Not sure which e-invoicing deadline is yours?
Tell us your revenue tier and we will confirm your two dates in writing.