UAE updates e-invoicing provider accreditation ahead of the 2027 rollout

The UAE Ministry of Finance has replaced its e-invoicing provider framework. Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026 took effect on 1 October 2026. It replaces Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025 and its amendments, and it changes how providers reach accreditation.

What changed

Under the new decision, providers must be accredited under the updated requirements. Providers that held preliminary approval under the old decision have a 30-day window, starting 1 October 2026, to meet the new requirements. If they do not, their preliminary approval ends. The ministry says a new application is not needed unless it decides otherwise.

The mandatory e-invoicing rollout that follows is phased, and it begins in 2027. Confirm the exact phase dates against the ministry's published timetable before you plan a UAE launch, because the rollout depends on business size.

What it means for your integration

If you send UAE invoices through a third-party provider, confirm that the provider has completed accreditation under the new framework. A provider that loses its approval will stop being a valid route for the mandate.

If you are building for UAE customers, check the provider list before you commit to a delivery path. Choose a provider that is accredited under the current decision, and keep your integration able to switch providers. The accreditation term and renewal rules also affect provider planning.

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• Ministry of Finance announcement on the updated accreditation framework: mof.gov.ae

Next step

Read the developer documentation to see how a provider route fits into your integration, then check your provider's accreditation status before 2027.