UAE mandate timeline

eInvoicing in the UAE will soon be a legal requirement. This timeline highlights the official milestones announced by the FTA.

2024

Q3 2024

ASP certification requirements & procedures
Draft UAE data dictionary

2025

29 September 2025

eInvoicing legislation
Initial list of pre-approved service providers

2026

July 2026

Pilot programme &
voluntary implementation

31 July 2026

Wave 1

Revenue

=> AED 50m

ASP appointment

2027

1 January 2027

Wave 1

Revenue

=> AED 50m

Go-live

Go-live

Wave 2

Revenue

=> AED 50m

Wave 3

Revenue

=> AED 50m

31 March 2027

Wave 2

Revenue

=> AED 50m

ASP appointment

Wave 3

Revenue

=> AED 50m

ASP appointment

ASP appointment

ASP appointment

1 July 2027

Wave 2

Revenue

=> AED 50m

Go-live

Go-live

1  October 2027

Wave 3

Revenue

=> AED 50m

Go-live

Go-live

Who we are

A strategic joint venture bringing together sovereign technology and tax expertise to power the UAE’s digital economy.

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Dhruva is the region’s leading boutique tax advisory firm, with deep expertise in VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory compliance. Their role in Esaltech ensures every solution complies with evolving UAE tax laws and is backed by proven advisory experience

Oxinus Holdings develops UAE sovereign digital infrastructure and enterprise-grade software. From patented blockchain-backed security to UAE-based cloud hosting, Oxinus provides the resilient technology Verinvo (eInvoicing software) - that is the foundation of Esaltech’s eInvoicing solution

Why it matters (Mandate 101)

For businesses, the eInvoicing mandate is more than compliance - it’s about future-proofing operations, reducing costs, and building trust with regulators.

1

What is eInvoicing?

eInvoicing in the UAE means invoices will be issued and received, electronically in a standardised format, and reported to the UAE Federal Tax Authority. This ensures authenticity, timeliness, reduces fraud, and makes compliance seamless.

2

Who needs to comply?

Starting January 2027, businesses in the UAE will begin sharing invoices using the new framework for B2B and B2G transactions. There will be a phased rollout, by the end of which all UAE businesses will eventually comply.

3

What is Peppol?

Peppol is an international standard that ensures eInvoices are interoperable across different systems and geographies. The UAE has adopted the Peppol framework and has implemented its own data dictionary for invoices (known as PINT AE) to guarantee compliance, accuracy, and seamless exchange.

Our solution

  • Sovereign UAE cloud hosting
  • Full data residency in the UAE with enterprise-grade security
  • Peppol-certified & UAE-ready
  • Interoperable, compliant, and aligned with FTA’s mandate
  • Blockchain-protected audit trail
  • Patented blockchain ensures the integrity and traceability of every invoice
  • AI-powered fraud detection
  • Intelligent checks to spot risks and anomalies before they impact your business
  • Automated compliance & archival
  • Validation, VAT reconciliation, and long-term storage are handled automatically
  • Seamless ERP, CRM & POS integrations
  • Plug into SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Odoo, and other systems without disruption
  • Paper-to-digital invoice dcanning
  • Dedicated app converts physical invoices into compliant eInvoices instantly