The UAE’s mandatory e-invoicing regime is now live.
Under Ministerial Decisions No. 243 and 244 of 2025, all VAT-registered businesses in the UAE are required to issue and receive electronic invoices through an FTA-accredited Accredited Service Provider (ASP) via the Peppol Network. PDFs, Word documents, and paper invoices will no longer qualify.
DARJ Commercial Consultancy manages the complete ASP onboarding process—from selecting the right approved provider to completing your registration on EmaraTax—ensuring your business meets every deadline without disrupting your finance operations.
We identify the most suitable FTA-accredited Accredited Service Provider (ASP) from the Ministry of Finance’s approved list, based on your ERP system, business size, and transaction volume.
We handle the complete registration process and connect your approved ASP to your EmaraTax account, ensuring your business is properly configured for B2B and B2G e-invoicing under the PINT AE (Peppol) framework.
Before onboarding, we review your invoice data to identify common issues such as:
TRN mismatches
Incomplete customer records
Missing address details
This helps prevent invoice rejections under the PINT AE validation engine.
We continuously monitor updates from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and the Ministry of Finance, ensuring your e-invoicing system remains fully compliant as regulations evolve.
| Business Type | ASP Appointment Deadline | Mandatory Go-Live |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Revenue AED 50 Million or More | 30 October 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| Annual Revenue Below AED 50 Million (All Other VAT-Registered Businesses) | 31 March 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
| Government Entities | 31 March 2027 | 1 October 2027 |
| Intra-Group Transactions (VAT Group) | — | 1 January 2029 |
Voluntary adoption is open from 1 July 2026.
Businesses that implement e-invoicing before their mandatory deadline are exempt from penalties during the voluntary adoption period, making early implementation the safest and most efficient approach.
Under Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025, penalties will apply from your mandatory go-live date.
AED 5,000 per month for failing to appoint an ASP or implement the e-invoicing system.
AED 100 per invoice (up to AED 5,000 per month) for issuing non-compliant invoices.
AED 1,000 per day for failing to notify the FTA about system failures.
AED 10,000 for failing to maintain required e-invoicing records (AED 20,000 for repeat violations).
Business Risk
Non-compliant invoices may also be rejected by customers using the new system, resulting in delayed payments and potential revenue loss.
The ASP appointment deadline for large businesses is 30 October 2026, leaving limited time for implementation.
Successful e-invoicing requires:
ERP integration
Data cleansing
System configuration
Testing
User onboarding
Waiting until the last moment can lead to rushed implementation, rejected registrations, and unnecessary penalties.
DARJ Commercial Consultancy ensures your ASP is appointed, your EmaraTax profile is correctly configured, and your invoice data is fully prepared—well before your compliance deadline.
Email: info@darj.ae
Phone: +971 588 741 028
Website: www.darj.ae
Disclaimer
Based on UAE Ministry of Finance Ministerial Decisions No. 243 & 244 of 2025, updated according to the 10 May 2026 MoF deadline extension and E-Invoicing Guidelines Version 1.1 (June 2026).
