UAE eInvoicing Timeline & Scope (2026–2027)
UAE eInvoicing is confirmed. The system goes live in October 2026, with mandatory phases during 2027 for most UAE businesses issuing invoices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any other emirate.
How the UAE eInvoicing Timeline works
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) are rolling out e‑invoicing under a Decentralised Continuous Transaction Control & Exchange (DCTCE) model.
2025–early 2026: Rules, PINT AE data dictionary, ASP accreditation
1 July 2026: System go‑live with pilot and voluntary use
2027: Phased mandatory adoption by business size and sector
Official UAE eInvoicing Timeline by phase
Phase 0 – Preparation (now until October 2026)
Design and planning window: process analysis, PINT AE mapping, ASP shortlisting
Phase 1 – Pilot & voluntary use (from 30 October 2026)
EIS goes live. Voluntary users must fully comply with technical and reporting rules
Phase 2 – Large businesses (≥ AED 50m Revenue)
ASP by October 2026. Mandatory e‑invoicing from 1 January 2027
Phase 3 – Other taxpayers (< AED 50m Revenue)
ASP by March 2027. Mandatory from 1 July 2027
Phase 4 – Government entities (B2G)
Mandatory from 1 October 2027