UAE e-invoicing deadlines: every date, by business size.
E-invoicing in the UAE starts in phases. Each business has two dates: the day it must appoint an accredited service provider, and the day its e-invoices become mandatory. Which dates apply depends on your annual revenue.
Updated 22 Oct 2026
- 1 Jul 2026 Passed
Pilot and voluntary adoption open
Voluntary pilot
- 30 Oct 2026Next
Appoint an accredited service provider
Revenue AED 50M or more
8 days to go
- 1 Jan 2027
E-invoicing becomes mandatory
Revenue AED 50M or more
- 31 Mar 2027
Appoint an accredited service provider
Revenue under AED 50M and government entities
- 1 Jul 2027
E-invoicing becomes mandatory
Revenue under AED 50M
- 1 Oct 2027
E-invoicing becomes mandatory
Government entities
The phases and their dates
The provider deadline for businesses with AED 50 million or more was moved from 31 July 2026 to 30 Oct 2026 by a 2026 amendment. The go-live date did not move.
| Business | Appoint an accredited provider by | E-invoicing mandatory from |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue AED 50 million or more | 30 Oct 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Revenue under AED 50 million | 31 Mar 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
| Government entities | 31 Mar 2027 | 1 Oct 2027 |
What the two dates mean
- Appointment date: by this day you must have signed with a Ministry-accredited service provider (ASP), the company that validates and exchanges your e-invoices.
- Go-live date: from this day, invoices to businesses and government must be issued as structured e-invoices through that provider.
- Leave time between the two: connecting your invoicing system, cleaning customer data and testing usually takes weeks, not days.
What to do now
- Confirm your revenue band and which of the three groups you are in.
- Shortlist accredited providers and appoint one before your appointment date.
- Check that your invoicing software can produce PINT AE e-invoices.
- Clean your data: TRNs on customers and suppliers, VAT categories on items, unbroken invoice numbering.
- Test real invoices through your provider before your go-live date.
Where the dates come from
Ministerial Decisions No. 243 and 244 of 2025 set up the e-invoicing system and its phases, and were amended in 2026. Dates on this page were last checked on 22 Oct 2026. Always confirm the current dates with the Ministry of Finance.
Get your e-invoicing set up before your date.
EXO NODES generates PINT AE e-invoices from your own records, and we connect it to your accredited service provider with you.
Questions
When is the e-invoicing deadline in the UAE?
It depends on revenue. Businesses with AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited service provider by 30 Oct 2026 and issue e-invoices from 1 Jan 2027. Businesses under AED 50 million appoint by 31 Mar 2027 and start on 1 Jul 2027. Government entities start on 1 Oct 2027.
Was the UAE e-invoicing deadline extended?
The provider appointment deadline for businesses with AED 50 million or more was moved from 31 July 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. The mandatory start date of 1 Jan 2027 did not change.
Can we start e-invoicing before our date?
Yes. Businesses may adopt e-invoicing voluntarily before their phase starts.
General information, not tax or legal advice. Check the official source and speak to a registered tax agent about your own situation.