E-Invoicing

The primary objectives of E-Invoicing in the UAE is:

Enhance tax compliance and reduce fraud.

Increase operational efficiency for businesses.

Promote transparency in financial transactions.

Align with international best practices in digital taxation.

The UAE will adopt a Decentralized Continuous Transaction Control and Exchange (DCTCE) model, also known as the “5-corner Model”. This model facilitates direct exchange of E-invoices between suppliers and buyers through Accredited Service Providers (ASPs), with real-time reporting to the FTA.

Implementation will take place in phases as outlined below:

E-Invoicing Timeline

Phase

Applicability

Deadline to Appoint ASP*

Deadline to Issue E-Invoices

Phase 1

Businesses with annual revenue more than AED 50 million

On or before 31 July 2026

1 January 2027

Phase 2

Businesses with annual revenue less than AED 50 million

On or before 31 March 2027

1 July 2027

Key Actions Required

  • Align your current ERP/IT systems with the new E-Invoicing requirements.
  • Appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) before the relevant deadline as referred in above table.
  • Conduct testing and validation of your e-invoicing setup in advance.

How MARS will Support

  • Review of Current Invoicing Process
  • Compliance Requirements Mapping
  • System & Technical Assessment
  • Technical & Functional Due Diligence
  • Vendor Shortlisting & Evaluation
  • Cost-benefit & Commercial Analysis
  • Testing & Validation
  • Go-Live Support
  • Post-Implementation Monitoring

Contact for more details on E-Invoicing

Mr. Abdulkader Bhanpurawala

Partner
M: +971 56 413 3479

E: ak.bhanpurawala@marsgroup.ae

Mr. Mustafa Saifuddin

Partner
M: +971 56 413 3477
E: mustafa.saifuddin@marsgroup.ae