Updated: June 2026

UAE E-INVOICING: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses

A practical guide to scope, deadlines, systems, data, accredited service providers (ASPs), testing and tax review. Find your tailored SME E-Invoicing package starting from AED 199/month.

Calculate My SME Package

A PDF, Word file, scan, image or invoice sent only by email is not an electronic invoice under the UAE system. The electronic invoice is structured data that can be processed automatically and exchanged through the approved framework

UAE Phased Implementation Deadlines

Ministerial Decision No. 66 of 2026

Category	Annual Revenue	Last Date to Appoint ASP	Mandatory Implementation Date
Person (Large Enterprises)	AED 50 million or more	30 October 2026 (MD 66/2026)	1 January 2027
Person (SMEs & Businesses)	Below AED 50 million	31 March 2027	1 July 2027
Government Entities	Not applicable	31 March 2027	1 October 2027

• Pilot and voluntary participation begins on 1 July 2026 for selected participants.

• Penalties do not apply to voluntary participation before the mandatory date.

Calculate Your E-Invoicing Package

Step through the 3 simple stages below to determine your exact tier, legal entity aggregate pricing, and compliance roadmap.

Company Details

Volume & Turnover

VAT & ERP System

Company & Contact Details

Provide basic details to receive your formal package quotation

Company Name *

Contact Person Name *

Phone / WhatsApp Number *

Email Address *

Number of legal entities requiring e-invoicing *

As per Guide Step 1: Every legal entity must be assessed individually.

Tax Registration & ERP System

Helps Regent Advisory review your technical data readiness (Guide Step 4 & 8)

Are you registered for VAT / do you have a TRN? *

Yes, VAT Registered (15-digit TRN) No (Will obtain 10-digit TIN via EmaraTax) Not sure / Need assessment

What accounting or invoicing system do you use? *

We support all major ERP connectors, direct APIs, and manual portal uploads.

Your Tailored E-Invoicing Quotation

Prepared for

Recommended Package

Tier 1 SME Package

Up to 200 documents / year per entity

Implementation Deadline

1 July 2027

Appoint ASP by 31 March 2027

Total Estimated Monthly Price

AED 199 / mo

Covering 1 Legal Entity

One-Time Setup & Onboarding Fee

AED 1,749

Including ASP registration & testing

Your Free SME E-Invoicing Guide is Ready!

Download the comprehensive 25-page PDF with detailed tax checkpoints, ERP assessment questionnaires, and testing scenarios.

Download PDF Guide

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