UAE e-invoicing: dates you can plan around
The MoF is rolling out a Peppol-based e-invoicing system with PINT-AE invoices. Appoint an ASP before your go-live date. EmiraBooks prepares structured invoices; it is not your ASP.
Mandatory phases (MoF)
| Who | ASP | Mandatory from |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue ≥ AED 50,000,000 | 30.10.2026 | 01.01.2027 |
| Revenue < AED 50,000,000 | 31.03.2027 | 01.07.2027 |
| Government entities in scope | 31.03.2027 | 01.10.2027 |
Pilot from 01.07.2026. Phase 1 ASP deadline was extended from 31.07.2026 to 30.10.2026; mandatory go-live stayed 01.01.2027.
PINT-AE, Peppol, ASP
PINT-AE is the structured invoice format. Peppol is the exchange network (five-corner / decentralised model). An ASP is the accredited bridge between your systems and that network.
What EmiraBooks does today
- Creates invoices and credit notes with the data you need for UAE VAT invoices.
- Builds and archives PINT-AE XML for your records.
- Does not act as an ASP and does not push documents onto the Peppol network for you.
Sources: MoF timelines decision, MoF ASP extension. Last checked: 2026-10-11.
FAQ
- What is an ASP?
- An Accredited Service Provider connects you to the UAE e-invoicing network. MoF accredits ASPs. EmiraBooks is not an ASP.
- What is PINT-AE?
- PINT-AE is the UAE structured e-invoice format based on Peppol International Invoice. It is machine-readable XML, not a PDF alone.
- When do I need e-invoicing?
- If annual revenue is AED 50,000,000 or more: appoint an ASP by 30.10.2026 and go live by 01.01.2027. Below that: ASP by 31.03.2027, go live by 01.07.2027. Government entities: ASP by 31.03.2027, go live by 01.10.2027.
- Does EmiraBooks transmit invoices to the FTA network?
- Not today. EmiraBooks builds PINT-AE XML and archives it. Network transmission needs an ASP on Peppol. We will stay honest about that as the rollout advances.
Not tax advice. Check figures and deadlines yourself or with your advisor. Facts on this page last checked: 2026-10-11.