On May 10, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced targeted amendments [↗︎] to its e-invoicing mandate, including an extension of the deadline for businesses to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP).
Large businesses with annual revenues exceeding AED 50 million (~11,5 M€) will now have until October 30, 2026, rather than July 31, 2026, to appoint their ASP. The obligation for these companies to be able to receive e-invoices has likewise been postponed to the same date.
The extension follows a comprehensive market readiness review and direct feedback from the business community, which called for broader technical options and more competitive pricing. Authorities noted that 32 ASPs have already received accreditation [↗︎], with several others in the final stages of the approval process.
As part of the same regulatory update, the UAE Ministry of Finance also introduced a white-label mechanism, allowing UAE-based firms to collaborate with international technology providers. This decision aims to support knowledge transfer and facilitate the integration of global technology partners, helping accelerate the UAE’s digital transformation.
UAE e-invoicing mandate new timeline
Despite the deadline extension for ASP appointments, the broader implementation timeline remains intact. The pilot phase launches July 1, 2026, and mandatory e-invoicing goes live on schedule:
- Appointment of an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) and the ability to receive e-invoices:
- Large businesses (revenue > 50M AED / ~11,5M€): October 30, 2026 (NEW)
- Smaller businesses and government entities: March 31, 2027
- Mandatory e-invoicing via the Peppol network in the PINT-AE format:
- Large businesses (revenue > 50M AED / ~11,5M€): January 1, 2027
- Smaller businesses: July 1, 2027
- Government entities: October 1, 2027
Read our full United Arab Emirates Country Profile to learn more about the upcoming mandate.
