The UAE e-invoicing mandate is being introduced in three phases. The first deadline falls on 30 October 2026, the date by which large businesses must appoint their Accredited Service Provider (ASP).
The deadlines by phase
Phase I
Large businesses
revenue AED 50m or more
- Appoint ASP by
- 30 Oct 2026
- Go live by
- 1 Jan 2027
Phase II
Other businesses
revenue below AED 50m
- Appoint ASP by
- 31 Mar 2027
- Go live by
- 1 Jul 2027
Phase III
Government entities in scope of the system
- Appoint ASP by
- 31 Mar 2027
- Go live by
- 1 Oct 2027
Fines of AED 5,000 per month of delay.
Sources: UAE Ministry of Finance; Ministerial Decisions 244/2025 and 66/2026; Cabinet Resolution 106/2025.
How Almir helps: we build your e-invoicing system
End to end, from readiness check to go-live, working alongside your Accredited Service Provider.
Step 1: Readiness assessment
Map your processes, systems and data against the rules.
Step 2: Provider selection
Shortlist and score accredited providers for fit and cost.
Step 3: System integration
Connect your ERP or accounting system and workflows.
Step 4: Data & controls
Clean master data, approvals, audit trails and controls.
Step 5: Testing & go-live
Acceptance testing, staff readiness and post-launch support.