Appoint by 30 Oct 2026, go live 1 Jan 2027
Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more go first.
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When Must Your Business Start E-Invoicing?
Answer two questions to see the date you must appoint an e-invoicing provider, the date you go live, and how many days you have left.
1. What kind of organisation are you?
2. What is your annual revenue?
Your deadlinesBusiness with revenue under AED 50 millionMost SMEs fall in this group. Setting up takes time, so plan to choose your provider several months before the deadline.
Appoint a provider by31 Mar 2027
Go live on1 Jul 2027
What to Do Before Your Deadline
Tick the steps off as you go.
How It’s Calculated
Rules: Ministerial Decisions No. 243 and 244 of 2025, as amended; penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026
Appoint by 31 Mar 2027, go live 1 Jul 2027
Most SMEs, shops, restaurants and trading companies fall in this group.
Go live 1 Oct 2027
Federal and local government bodies go live last.
FAQ
Common Questions
What is an ASP, and do I need one?
An ASP (Accredited Service Provider) is a company approved to send and receive e-invoices on your behalf. Every business in scope must appoint one by its deadline. Your accounting software connects to the ASP so invoices go out automatically.
What is the difference between appointing a provider and going live?
Appointing means signing up with an accredited provider by the first date. Going live is the date from which your invoices must be issued and sent as e-invoices. The months in between are for setup and testing.
Is a PDF invoice sent by email an e-invoice?
No. An e-invoice is structured data in the PINT AE format, sent through the Peppol network by an accredited provider. A PDF or scanned invoice does not count.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Not appointing a provider or not implementing e-invoicing costs AED 5,000, then AED 5,000 for each month it continues, up to AED 50,000 in any 12 months (Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026). Invoices not issued or sent electronically after go-live are separate violations.
Can TaxMate send my e-invoices?
Yes. TaxMate creates PINT AE invoices from your normal sales invoices and sends them through an accredited provider, then shows the status of each one: accepted, pending or rejected.