Large UAE firms must appoint e-invoicing provider by October 30

The Federal Tax Authority is pushing businesses to onboard onto the e-invoicing system ahead of upcoming deadlines. Businesses with annual revenue of Dh50 million or more must appoint an accredited service provider (ASP) by October 30 and go live on January 1, 2027. Smaller businesses have until March 31, 2027 to appoint a provider and must start issuing e-invoices on July 1, 2027. Government entities share the March 31 deadline for appointing a provider, with implementation from October 1, 2027. The FTA has more than 50 accredited providers available, with seven more awaiting approval. The authority held an awareness session covering the legal framework, onboarding through the Emara Tax platform, implementation timelines, and system connection procedures.