In-scope Person — annual revenue of AED 50 million or more
- Last date to appoint an ASP
- 30 October 2026
- Last date to implement
- 1 January 2027
Free deadline checker and checklist
UAE PINT-AE e-Invoicing Readiness Checklist and 2026–2027 deadline checker
See the published ASP appointment and system implementation dates, then use the 17-step PINT-AE preparation checklist. No sign-up is needed. The checker cannot determine legal scope or confirm compliance; an optional follow-up form saves your answers for review.
How Diwanio helps with e-invoicing
Diwanio organizes invoice data and prepares a manual PINT-AE preview package for you to download and review with your chosen ASP or accountant. Diwanio does not connect to an ASP or submit invoices to an ASP, the FTA, or EmaraTax.
Published implementation dates
The Federal Tax Authority reaffirmed the revenue-based dates on 29 September 2026. The Ministry of Finance guidelines set a separate timetable for Government Entities. Check the published schedule below, then confirm whether your entity and transactions are in scope.
In-scope Person — annual revenue below AED 50 million
- Last date to appoint an ASP
- 31 March 2027
- Last date to implement
- 1 July 2027
In-scope Government Entity
- Last date to appoint an ASP
- 31 March 2027
- Last date to implement
- 1 October 2027
These are published dates only. This page does not determine whether an entity or transaction is in scope.
Official guidance
Understand UAE e-invoicing requirements
Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority sources and dates reviewed 30 September 2026.
An e-invoice is structured data
The Ministry of Finance defines an e-invoice as structured digital invoice data created and exchanged electronically. A PDF, Word document, image, scan, or email by itself is not an e-invoice under this definition.
What this request captures
This optional form saves self-reported business and invoicing details for a Diwanio follow-up. It does not return a score or report, inspect invoice files, confirm legal scope, or certify compliance.
- Annual revenue, sector, and monthly invoice volume.
- Your invoicing software, customer types, and service-provider selection stage.
- Whether you have a TRN, VAT registration, and tax invoices.
From readiness checks to an invoice preview
When you export an invoice from Diwanio, checks flag missing required data before a manual PINT-AE preview package is generated for download.
- Check seller and buyer details, invoice number, issue date and currency, plus line descriptions, quantities and tax categories.
- Download a package containing a PINT-AE XML preview, structured JSON, English and Arabic instructions, and a file-checksum manifest.
- Give the preview to your chosen ASP or accountant for review.
Diwanio supports customer invoice creation and management. UAE e-invoicing through an accredited service provider is not currently available. We plan to offer this provider connection separately as a paid add-on; availability, scope, and pricing are not yet confirmed. The current PINT-AE package is a manual preview and is not submitted to an ASP or the FTA. A ready result is not FTA acceptance or proof of legal or technical compliance.
Check the published e-invoicing dates
Choose the category that best describes the entity to see its published ASP appointment and implementation dates. No sign-up is needed.
Official Ministry of Finance and FTA sources
- UAE eInvoicing portal
- UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines v1.1 (1 June 2026, English PDF)
- Ministerial Decision No. 66 of 2026 (amended dates, English PDF)
- Targeted amendments announcement (10 May 2026)
- Pilot and 5-Corner Model update (27 September 2026)
- FTA implementation reminder and ASP appointment dates (29 September 2026)
- Accredited eInvoicing Service Providers
UAE e-invoicing preparation checklist
Plan the published Ministry guidance with your finance team and chosen ASP. Mark steps as you complete them.
Printable checklist (PDF)
Download a copy to print or share with your finance team. Each version includes its review date and official sources.
Preparation steps marked complete: 0/17
Understand the requirements and plan
Review the published decisions and Ministry guidance with a qualified adviser; note the requirements your team needs to address.
Use the timeline selector above, then confirm your entity’s scope and applicable date through an official source or qualified adviser.
Read the current official penalty schedule so your team can plan controls and questions for its adviser.
Map invoice data and systems
List the data points your invoice flows need and confirm your accounting or ERP system can extract them.
Plan and complete system changes needed to generate the required invoice data points.
Prepare ASP selection and onboarding
Choose the provider and complete the required contract and commercial arrangements.
Set up the business profile and account details requested by your chosen ASP.
Follow the official process to register with the FTA and generate a TIN if you do not already have one.
Coordinate the required onboarding steps with the ASP through EmaraTax.
Coordinate with the chosen ASP to create the participant identifier for your business.
Integrate, test, and prepare to go live
Agree how your system will send invoice data to the ASP and receive invoice data from it.
Decide how your team will receive and review success or failure messages for invoice exchange and tax-data reporting.
Review hosting and security requirements with the ASP and record the agreed responsibilities.
Connect accounting or ERP applications with the ASP system where an integration is needed to send and receive invoice data.
Run end-to-end tests for sending, receiving, confirmations, and reporting with your ASP.
Set roles and an error-resolution process with the ASP for issues during and after go-live.
Review remaining issues and responsibilities with the ASP against the applicable rollout timeline.
Your selections stay only on this page and clear when you leave or refresh.
This is a non-exhaustive progress aid based on the Ministry’s indicative checklist. It does not assess legal scope, technical compliance, or FTA acceptance. Ministry of Finance Guidelines v1.1 (Appendix 2)
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Common questions
Does a PDF or scanned invoice count as an e-invoice?
No. The Ministry of Finance says a PDF, Word document, image, scan, or email by itself is not an e-invoice. The system uses structured electronic invoice data.
What is the deadline for e-invoicing in the UAE?
For an in-scope Person with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more, appoint an accredited service provider (ASP) by 30 October 2026 and implement by 1 January 2027. Below AED 50 million, the dates are 31 March 2027 to appoint an ASP and 1 July 2027 to implement. In-scope Government Entities have separate dates: 31 March 2027 to appoint and 1 October 2027 to implement. This page shows published dates only and cannot determine whether an entity or transaction is in scope.
What is PINT-AE?
PINT-AE is the UAE-specific Peppol International invoice specification, adapted for local requirements. It describes structured invoice data used in the UAE e-invoicing system. See the Ministry of Finance guidelines for technical details.
What is the UAE e-invoicing 5-Corner Model?
The five corners are the supplier, the supplier’s ASP, the recipient’s (buyer’s) ASP, the buyer, and the Federal Tax Authority. The ASPs support invoice exchange, while the FTA is Corner 5 for tax-data reporting. On 27 September 2026, the Ministry said the model was operational during the pilot phase.
Where can I find the official UAE Accredited Service Provider list?
The Ministry of Finance publishes the official list of accredited providers. Use it to verify current accreditation, then discuss your requirements, integration, service terms, and onboarding directly with a provider. Diwanio does not rank or recommend providers.
How can UAE businesses prepare for e-invoicing in 2026?
Confirm the applicable category and dates through official Ministry guidance. Inventory invoice data and transaction scenarios, then confirm required fields, system changes, data exchange, and end-to-end tests with your chosen accredited service provider or accountant. Use the 17 preparation steps below; this checklist cannot determine legal scope or approve compliance.
What happens to the answers I submit?
Your self-reported business and invoicing details are saved with the follow-up request for the Diwanio team to review. The form does not return a score or report, or verify legal or technical compliance.
Does Diwanio submit e-invoices to the FTA?
No. Diwanio helps prepare invoice data but does not transmit or submit e-invoices. This assessment is informational and is not an official readiness approval or tax advice.