What this service is
The UAE is introducing mandatory e-invoicing. Instead of sending PDF or paper invoices, businesses will exchange invoices in a structured digital format, through an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) approved by the Ministry of Finance.
The Ministry of Finance has announced phased dates. Businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more must appoint an ASP by 30 October 2026 and go live by 1 January 2027. Businesses with annual revenue below AED 50 million must appoint an ASP by 31 March 2027 and go live by 1 July 2027.
Moorgate Accounting is not an ASP. We prepare your business, then set up and support e-invoicing through our accredited partner, Wafeq FZ LLC, and stay with you after go-live.
Who needs it
Any UAE business that issues invoices to other businesses or to government entities. If your annual revenue is AED 50 million or more, your first deadline is close, so please start now. Smaller businesses have more time, but the earlier you start, the more room you have to fix data and test calmly.
Key dates
| Business type | Appoint an ASP by | E-invoicing live by |
|---|---|---|
| Private business, annual revenue AED 50 million or more | 30 October 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| Private business, annual revenue below AED 50 million | 31 March 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
| Government entity | 31 March 2027 | 1 October 2027 |
Dates as announced by the UAE Ministry of Finance. We confirm the latest timeline for your business in your consultation. Use the deadline checker.
What's included
- E-invoicing readiness check covering systems, processes and data
- Clean-up of customer, supplier, item and tax data
- Guidance on what your invoices must contain
- EmaraTax onboarding support
- Connection through our accredited partner
- Test invoices, fixing errors and a go-live plan
- Monitoring and support after go-live
How it works
Readiness check
We review your invoicing process, systems and data, and give you a short action list.
Data clean-up
We fix missing or inconsistent customer and item information.
Onboard and connect
We guide your EmaraTax steps and connect your software through our accredited partner.
Test and go live
We send test invoices, solve rejections and agree a go-live date with you.
Monitor
We keep watching for rejected invoices and changes in the rules after go-live.
Common questions
What is e-invoicing in the UAE?
It is a system where invoices are created and exchanged in a structured digital format through approved providers, rather than as plain PDFs or paper.
Which deadline applies to my business?
It depends on your annual revenue. With AED 50 million or more, you must appoint an ASP by 30 October 2026 and go live by 1 January 2027. Below AED 50 million, you must appoint an ASP by 31 March 2027 and go live by 1 July 2027. We confirm the latest timeline for your business in your consultation.
Are you an Accredited Service Provider?
No. We set up and support e-invoicing through our accredited partner, which is approved by the UAE Ministry of Finance.
What if the date for my business has already passed?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you where you stand and the fastest route to get set up.
Will I need new software?
Often not. Zoho Books and Wafeq include e-invoicing solutions in their software. QuickBooks, Xero, Odoo and Tally need an integration to meet e-invoicing rules, and we arrange it. If you have your own system, we can work with that. If a system cannot be connected, we help you choose a suitable one.