By Dennis Quintenz, Founder of EmiraBooks · Quincom Ecommerce - FZCO
UAE e-invoicing deadlines explained
The Ministry of Finance published phased e-invoicing timelines for PINT-AE on Peppol. Phase 1 covers persons with revenue at or above AED 50,000,000. EmiraBooks archives PINT-AE XML; it is not an ASP for Peppol network send.
Steps
- Check whether your revenue puts you in Phase 1 or later phases.
- Diary ASP appointment and mandatory go-live dates from MoF.
- Keep master data (TRN, addresses) clean for structured invoices.
- Archive invoice XML (PINT-AE) with your books.
- Choose an ASP when your phase requires network send. EmiraBooks is not that ASP.
Published MoF phase markers (last checked)
| Phase marker | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 ASP by | 2026-10-30 | Extended date from MoF May 2026 notice |
| Phase 1 mandatory from | 2027-01-01 | Revenue ≥ AED 50,000,000 |
| Phase 2 ASP by | 2027-03-31 | Later cohort |
| Phase 2 mandatory from | 2027-07-01 | Later cohort |
| Format | PINT-AE | Peppol (decentralised / five-corner model) |
What EmiraBooks does and does not do
We create and archive PINT-AE style XML with your invoice pack. We do not claim ASP accreditation or Peppol send on your behalf.
Re-check MoF pages when your phase approaches. Dates move.
Sources
Last checked: 2026-10-11
FAQ
- Am I in Phase 1?
- If revenue is at or above AED 50,000,000, Phase 1 markers apply under MoF decisions. Confirm your facts with an advisor.
- Is EmiraBooks an ASP?
- No.
- Pilot date?
- MoF materials reference a pilot from 2026-07-01.
- Tax advice?
- No.
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Not tax advice. Confirm figures and deadlines on tax.gov.ae and mof.gov.ae, or with your advisor.
Not tax advice. Check figures and deadlines yourself or with your advisor. Facts on this page last checked: 2026-10-11.