UAE Ministry of Finance Announces TargetedAmendments to eInvoicing System Decisions The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance has announced targeted amendments to the ministerial decisions governing the country’s eInvoicing system. The most significant change is an extension of the deadline for the appointment of an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) from 31 July 2026 to 30 […]
UAE Ministry of Finance Announces ComprehensiveAmendments to Tax Procedures Regulations The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance has announced revisions to the Executive Regulation on Tax Procedures to align with amendments introduced under the Federal Decree-Law that entered into force on 1 January 2026. The changes, which affect a Cabinet Decision originally issued in
Peppol / PINT AE Version 1.0.3 United Arab Emirates electronic document specifications – Version 1.0.3 PINT BIS Billing AE 1.0.3 has been published – 27/03/2026PINT BIS Self-Billing AE 1.0.3 has been published – 27/03/2026 Official Peppol PINT AE 1.0.3 documentation
UAE FTA Clarifies Excise Tax Treatment forNatural Shortage of Goods The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Public Clarification EXTP014, providing detailed guidance on the treatment of “Natural Shortage” of excise goods held within Designated Zones (DZs). Effective from July 1, 2025, the update clarifies that certain losses due to the inherent nature of
UAE Federal Tax Authority Issues Updated ExciseTax Guide: New Models for Sweetened Drinks The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released the latest version of its “Taxable Persons Guide for Excise Tax (Excise Goods) – ETGTP2,” dated February 10, 2026. This updated guide serves as a technical manual for navigating UAE excise legislation, specifically focusing
UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines Version 1.0 published The UAE Ministry of Finance has released the UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines Version 1.0. The document sets out the main regulatory and technical framework to help businesses prepare for the national e invoicing rollout, with a phased implementation starting from 1 July 2026. Official UAE Ministry of Finance
UAE Federal Tax Authority Issues New Guide onVAT Administrative Exceptions The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released an updated “VAT Administrative Exceptions Guide,” outlining the framework for taxpayers to request concessions from specific documentation requirements under the VAT Law. The FTA emphasized that this process does not cover requests for administrative penalty waivers or
UAE: New Penalties for E-Invoicing System Violations Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 Sets Administrative Penalties for Electronic Invoicing System Breaches The Cabinet has issued Decision No. 106 of 2025 concerning the violations and administrative penalties resulting from the breach of legislation regulating the Electronic Invoicing System12. The provisions of this decision apply to violations
United Arab Emirates: VAT Law Amendments toTake Effect from January 2026 The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (16) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax. The amended provisions will enter into force on 1 January 2026 and form part
United Arab Emirates: Amendments to the TaxProcedures Law to Take Effect in Early 2026 The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures. The amendments aim to enhance the efficiency of the tax system and strengthen transparency and
