UAE's Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for large taxpayers to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) to 30 October 2026, while keeping the mandatory e‑invoicing go‑live dates unchanged. Large businesses must issue e‑invoices via the Peppol network in PINT AE format from 1 January 2027, with smaller businesses and government entities following in July and October 2027 respectively. The amendment also introduces a white‑label mechanism for ASP accreditation, allowing UAE‑based firms to partner with international technology providers.
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Federal Tax Authority · 2 days ago
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a new initiative that broadens the range of construction costs eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals building new homes. Effective 1 January 2026, citizens can claim refunds on a variety of items—including staff quarters, home gyms, smart security systems, and complete reconstruction projects—provided they meet all conditions and documentation requirements. The digital VAT refund platform has been updated to reflect these new categories.
TradingView · 3 days ago
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has broadened the range of construction costs eligible for VAT refunds for citizens building new homes, effective 1 January 2026. The initiative covers items such as staff quarters, home gyms, smart home systems, swimming pools, and full reconstruction projects, and is expected to generate over AED 1 billion in approved refunds in 2026.
Comarch · 6 days ago
The UAE Ministry of Finance released version 1.1 of its Electronic Invoicing Guidelines on 1 June 2026, clarifying data storage responsibilities, advance payment invoicing, and sample invoice calculations to support the country’s digital tax infrastructure.
VatCalc · 8 days ago
UAE Ministry of Finance has issued updated e‑invoicing guidelines ahead of the July 2026 pilot, detailing the launch timetable, transition periods, and storage responsibilities. The guidelines confirm that all UAE businesses must adopt e‑invoicing, with a 24‑month transition for VAT groups and specific turnover thresholds for phased compliance. Taxpayers remain responsible for archiving invoices even when using accredited service providers, and advance payment invoicing must be linked within the Peppol PINT‑AE framework.
The Invoicing Hub · about 1 month ago
The UAE Ministry of Finance has postponed the first phase of its e‑invoicing mandate, extending the deadline for large businesses to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) to 30 October 2026. The broader implementation timeline remains unchanged, with the pilot phase launching on 1 July 2026 and mandatory e‑invoicing via the Peppol network scheduled for 1 January 2027 for large firms, 1 July 2027 for smaller businesses, and 1 October 2027 for government entities.
GCC Business News · about 1 month ago
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for appointing Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) for the eInvoicing system to 30 October 2026. Entities with annual revenues exceeding AED 50 million must fully implement eInvoicing by 1 January 2027. Amendments to Ministerial Decisions now allow local firms to partner with third‑party providers, and 32 ASPs have been approved.
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Key Takeaways
Large taxpayers with annual revenue above AED 50 million must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026.
Large taxpayers must begin issuing e-invoices via the Peppol network in PINT AE format from 1 January 2027.
Ministerial Resolution No. 56 of 2026 introduces a white‑label mechanism, allowing UAE‑based companies to partner with international technology providers that hold Peppol Service Provider accreditation.
Smaller businesses must issue e-invoices via Peppol PINT AE from 1 July 2027, and government entities from 1 October 2027.
Administrative fines start at AED 5,000 per month for failure to appoint an ASP or implement e-invoicing after the mandatory dates.
Primary source
Read the full article at E-Invoice.appThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 12 May 2026. It relates to VAT developments in UAE. The original source is E-Invoice.app.
