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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).
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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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