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UAE E-Invoicing: Appoint an Accredited Service Provider
Every business covered by the UAE e-invoicing rules needs an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) before the mandatory start date. The deadline to appoint one depends on your annual revenue.
| Group | Appoint an ASP by | Mandatory from |
|---|---|---|
| Annual revenue of AED 50 million or more | 30 October 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| Annual revenue below AED 50 million | 31 March 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
| Government entities | 31 March 2027 | 1 October 2027 |
What to Do Now
- Work out which group your business falls into from your annual revenue.
- Shortlist accredited providers and appoint one before your deadline.
- Check that your accounting or invoicing software can produce invoices in the required structured format.
- Test the connection before the mandatory date so that invoices are not held up on day one.
The wider rollout and who it covers are explained in our e-invoicing mandate guide.
The Ministry of Finance also eased several e-invoicing requirements in October 2026; read what changed.
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