UAE moves e-invoicing providers to direct accreditation
Decision 168/2026 took effect October 1; previously pre-approved providers have up to 30 days to complete requirements.
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The UAE finance ministry announced Decision 168/2026 on October 9, updating accreditation for e-invoicing service providers. Effective October 1, the framework removes preliminary approval and requires assessment and testing before accreditation.
Previously pre-approved providers have up to 30 days from October 1 to meet requirements or lose preliminary approval. Third-party Peppol products and outsourcing remain permitted, while the provider retains responsibility for compliance.
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Maximum transition allowance for pre-approved providers
- Maximum transition allowance for pre-approved providers
- ≤30 days
- 2026-10-09 · Observed
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Records the transitional provision’s upper limit, not actual accreditation duration. The period is the October 9 source announcement; the allowance starts October 1.
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