E-invoicing in the UAE

Not just yet. While the UAE government has legally recognized e-invoices, it is actively planning to roll out mandatory e-invoicing starting with a pilot phase from December 2025 and mandatory enrollment by July 2026 — giving companies time to prepare for this digital transformation. 

The UAE has established a clear roadmap for their mandatory e-invoicing rollout:

April 2025: Legislation establishing the 5-corner model is expected to be released. 

December 2025: A pilot phase for the E-Billing System is scheduled to commence. 

July 2026: Mandatory e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions will be enforced. 

Initially, the mandate will cover business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) transactions, with potential future inclusion of business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions.

Mandatory e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions will begin to be enforced July 2026. 

Peppol is an international e-invoicing framework that standardizes electronic document exchange. The UAE's E-Billing System will utilize the Peppol International (PINT) format, aligning with global standards. 

Yes. Pagero is certified and approved as a Peppol Service Provider in every region that uses Peppol. Moreover, we have taken an active role in its development. Pagero served as one of the lead architects of the Peppol CTC model, which has since been referred to as DCTCE or the 5-corner model. In November 2023, we successfully participated in the ViDA pilot arranged by Nordic Smart Government & Business.   

You can find the official list of Peppol Certified Service Providers here. 

Pagero is actively pursuing accreditation as a service provider in the UAE. The UAE's accreditation process for service providers is currently underway, and Pagero's application is being reviewed by the relevant authorities. We're working closely with UAE regulators to ensure we meet all requirements to support businesses with their e-invoicing compliance needs when the mandate takes effect — allowing for a smooth transition to the new system.

Peppol accreditation entails fulfilling specific requirements set by OpenPeppol and regional Peppol Authorities. These requirements include, among other things, technical compliance (e.g., AS4 connectivity), security standards and signed agreements. 

The UAE accreditation process involves broader requirements tailored to the local framework of e-invoicing in the UAE. While maintaining an active Peppol-certified status is one of the prerequisites, UAE e-invoicing accreditation also demands additional business-related criteria. These include holding a trade license in the UAE, having the necessary insurance and meeting certain security standards like specific ISO certifications. For a comprehensive list of accreditation requirements, please visit the Ministry of Finance (MOF) website.

Peppol CTC refers to the use of the Peppol network for Continuous Transaction Controls, enabling real-time or near-real-time reporting and validation of business transactions to tax authorities using standardized electronic documents.

Peppol CTC has been designed and constructed in a way that fulfills both business automation and tax compliance requirements. Under this model, businesses can choose accredited Service Providers to exchange documents directly among each other, while governments can also obtain copy of the transactional data in real-time. For more information, visit out our Peppol blog.  

For the latest updates and detailed information, please refer to the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Pagero Regulatory Updates page. 

Yes! Pagero has been operating in the UAE for over 8 years. We have an office in Dubai Media City.

Pagero's archiving solution is automatically stores all e-invoices and related documents for the full 5-year retention period mandated by UAE tax laws — eliminating the risk of non-compliance.

The archive maintains the integrity and authenticity of each document through our secure digital infrastructure. All archived invoices remain easily accessible when needed for tax audits or business purposes, while remaining tamper-proof and legally valid.

Streamlining cross-border compliance is our specialty. 

We help multinational businesses navigate the complex web of e-invoicing regulations across different countries through:

• Frictionless compliance management across 80+ countries with continuous updates as legislation changes — so you're always ahead of requirements
• One centralized solution that integrates with your systems and handles all your e-document needs regardless of location, eliminating the need for multiple regional solutions
• Content formatting and validation that automatically converts your documents to meet each country's specific requirements
• Scalable architecture that grows with your business, whether you're expanding to one new market or twenty

Many of our customers started with operations in just a few countries and have since expanded globally without needing to implement new systems — our platform simply scales with them.

With Pagero, your multinational operations become better connected, with simplified compliance that works everywhere you do.