Ministry of Finance has announced targeted amendments to the UAE’s eInvoicing framework, including an extension of the deadline for appointing Accredited Service Providers under the country’s upcoming mandatory electronic invoicing system.
Under amendments to Ministerial Decision No. 244 of 2025, companies subject to the eInvoicing system will now have until October 30, 2026, to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP), extending the previous deadline of July 31, 2026.
The updated rules apply to businesses with annual revenues exceeding AED50 million.
The Ministry said the extension followed a detailed review of market readiness and private-sector feedback on the need for broader technical options, greater system flexibility, and more competitive pricing structures.
Officials noted that 32 service providers have already been approved under the framework, while several others remain in the final stages of accreditation.
According to the Ministry, the additional time is expected to support the development of a more competitive and integrated technical ecosystem ahead of the system’s full rollout.
The Ministry also introduced amendments to Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025 relating to the accreditation and operational procedures governing service providers.
The changes are designed to support local technology firms by enabling partnerships between UAE-based companies and international service providers.
Officials said the collaboration model would help accelerate technology transfer, strengthen domestic digital capabilities, and support the broader digital transformation agenda across the UAE economy.
The Ministry added that the updated framework aims to ensure locally aligned technology solutions while encouraging the growth of national digital service providers.
Despite the extension for ASP appointments, the Ministry confirmed that the mandatory implementation timeline for the eInvoicing system remains unchanged.
Businesses with annual revenues above AED50 million will still be required to fully implement the eInvoicing system no later than January 1, 2027.
The UAE’s eInvoicing initiative forms part of wider efforts to modernize tax administration, improve compliance efficiency, strengthen transparency, and accelerate the country’s digital economy transformation.
Industry analysts say electronic invoicing systems are increasingly central components of tax modernization strategies globally, helping governments reduce fraud, streamline reporting, and improve real-time transaction monitoring.
The UAE has continued expanding digital governance initiatives across taxation, payments, licensing, customs, and financial reporting as part of its broader push toward a fully integrated digital economy.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to maintaining regulatory clarity and providing businesses with sufficient operational certainty as companies prepare for the transition to mandatory eInvoicing.
Analysts note that the extended deadline may help reduce implementation pressure on businesses while giving service providers more time to scale infrastructure and onboarding capabilities ahead of the 2027 deadline.
With inputs from WAM
