Guides
E-invoicing explained per country, based exclusively on official government sources.
United Arab Emirates
Appointing an accredited service provider: what to look for
Being reachable over Peppol is not enough in the UAE. What accreditation proves, what it does not, and which questions to put to a provider.
updated 15/09/2026
Guide United Arab Emirates
What non-compliance costs: the e-invoicing penalties
AED 5,000 a month for a late provider or a late go-live, AED 100 per missing invoice, AED 1,000 a day for unreported failures. Set out per violation.
updated 15/09/2026
Deadline watch United Arab Emirates
E-invoicing in the UAE: what applies, and when
Phase 1 starts January 2027 for businesses at AED 50 million or more, phase 2 July 2027 for everyone else — with a provider appointed months before each.
updated 15/09/2026
Guide United Arab Emirates
VAT registration in the UAE: the thresholds
Registration is compulsory above AED 375,000 in taxable supplies and voluntary from AED 187,500. What that means for your invoicing.
updated 15/09/2026
Guide United Arab Emirates
What must be on a UAE tax invoice
The fields the Federal Tax Authority requires, when a simplified invoice is allowed, and what changes once the invoice becomes structured data.
updated 15/09/2026