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UAE e-invoicing: what to do by 31 March 2027

Businesses under AED 50 million revenue must appoint an accredited e-invoicing provider by 31 March 2027. Dates, penalties and steps, with sources.

By Aftab Ahmed · · 2 min read

The UAE is moving business invoices onto a national electronic invoicing system. For most small and new companies, the first date that matters is 31 March 2027: the deadline to appoint an accredited e-invoicing service provider.

Here is what the timeline says, what the penalties are, and what to do now.

The timeline

The timeline is set by Ministerial Decision No. 244 of 2025, as amended by Ministerial Decision No. 66 of 2026 (opens in a new tab). It depends on your revenue:

  • Revenue below AED 50 million: appoint an accredited service provider by 31 March 2027, and start issuing e-invoices from 1 July 2027.
  • Revenue of AED 50 million or more: appoint a provider by 30 October 2026, and go live on 1 January 2027.

Most new free zone companies fall into the first group.

The penalties

Penalties are set by Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026 (opens in a new tab). Two matter most for a small business:

  • Not implementing e-invoicing on time, including not appointing a provider: AED 5,000 for the first instance, then AED 5,000 for each month or part of a month, up to AED 50,000 in any 12 months.
  • Not issuing an e-invoice when one is required: AED 100 for each invoice, up to AED 5,000 a month.

What to do before 31 March 2027

  1. Check your revenue band. It decides which dates apply to you.
  2. List how you invoice today. Accounting software, spreadsheets, an online store or a point of sale all need to connect to the new system.
  3. Shortlist accredited providers. Use the Ministry of Finance's e-invoicing page to find who is accredited.
  4. Appoint a provider before the deadline, and keep proof of the appointment.
  5. Test before go-live. Send test invoices well before 1 July 2027.

If you sell online

Online stores create many invoices automatically, so the connection between your store, your payment provider and your e-invoicing provider matters. If you are building or rebuilding a store, plan the e-invoicing flow from the start. Our e-commerce service covers this.

Rules can change. Check the Ministry of Finance's page before you act, and speak to a tax adviser about your own case.

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