E-invoicing in the UAE

Not yet. Although 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 enrolment by July 2026.

The E-Billing System in the UAE aims to streamline invoicing processes, enhance tax compliance and reporting, provide real-time economic insights and reduce paper usage.

The electronic invoicing project in the United Arab Emirates is known as the "E-Billing System." It is a 5-corner e-invoicing model based on Peppol specifications. Request a complimentary consultation call with our team of specialists to understand the implications for your business.

The implementation of the E-Billing System project will be rolled out gradually in phases based on company size. Phase 1 will go live starting July 2026.

Peppol is a standardized e-invoicing framework that enables the secure cross-border exchange of electronic business document. Peppol is not a platform for document exchange but rather a network that connects the many existing platforms already used by businesses and public entities. The UAE government has announced plans to implement Peppol specifications as part of the countrywide e-invoicing mandate. 

Yes. Pagero is accredited 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.

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 fulfils 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. Peppol CTC allows for a smooth transition from the 4-corner to 5-corner model. For more information, visit out our Peppol blog.  

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