This guide provides an overview of e-Invoicing requirements in the United Arab Emirates, including the legal framework, the use of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) e-Invoicing platform, compliance obligations, and key reporting considerations. It is intended to assist businesses that issue or receive invoices for transactions subject to UAE Value Added Tax (VAT).



Failure to implement the e-Invoicing system or to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) within the prescribed timeline: AED 5,000 per month (or part thereof) of delay.
Failure to issue and transmit an electronic invoice within the prescribed timeline: AED 100 per invoice, capped at AED 5,000 per calendar month.
Failure to issue and transmit an electronic credit note within the prescribed timeline: AED 100 per credit note, capped at AED 5,000 per calendar month.
Failure to notify the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of a system malfunction within the prescribed timeline: AED 1,000 per day (or part thereof) of delay.
Failure to notify the Accredited Service Provider (ASP) of changes to registered data within the prescribed timeline: AED 1,000 per day (or part thereof) of delay.
Failure to maintain required records and documents: AED 10,000 for the first offence and AED 20,000 for repeat offences.
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