PINT AE: the UAE e-invoice format, explained.
PINT AE is the data format every UAE e-invoice uses. It is the international Peppol invoice standard (PINT) with UAE-specific rules, written as structured XML so systems can read it without anyone retyping it.
Updated 22 Oct 2026
What a PINT AE e-invoice contains
- Seller and buyer details, including their tax registration numbers (TRNs).
- Invoice number, issue date and document type: tax invoice or credit note.
- Each line: item, quantity, price and VAT category with its rate.
- Totals: net amount, VAT and amount due, in AED.
- Electronic addresses that let the providers route the invoice to the buyer.
Why a PDF is no longer enough
A PDF is a picture of an invoice. A PINT AE e-invoice is the invoice itself as data, which the buyer’s system can post automatically and the tax authority can read. For in-scope invoices, the structured e-invoice is the legal invoice; a PDF can still be sent as a readable copy.
How EXO NODES produces PINT AE
EXO NODES builds PINT AE (UBL XML) e-invoices from the customer, item and VAT data already in the system, on every plan. Sending them through your accredited service provider is set up on request.
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
What is PINT AE?
PINT AE is the UAE e-invoice format: the international Peppol invoice standard with UAE rules, exchanged as structured XML through accredited service providers.
Is a PDF invoice valid under UAE e-invoicing?
For invoices in scope, the structured PINT AE e-invoice is the legal invoice. A PDF can be shared as a readable copy but does not replace it.
Does PINT AE cover credit notes?
Yes. Credit notes are issued as e-invoices in the same format.
General information, not tax or legal advice. Check the official source and speak to a registered tax agent about your own situation.