The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ministry of Finance (MoF) has held a second awareness session on the national eInvoicing regime, in partnership with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Dubai Chambers.
The session drew more than 500 representatives from private sector companies and was attended by senior government officials.
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It outlined the eInvoicing system’s objectives and how it supports the UAE’s wider digital transformation agenda by increasing efficiency, transparency and accuracy in financial transactions.
Attendees were also briefed on how to select Accredited Service Providers through the EmaraTax platform, and on the technical path for system integration and go‑live.
MoF Under-secretary Younis Haji AlKhoori said: “The eInvoicing system provides a clear framework for strengthening the readiness of the UAE’s financial ecosystem by leveraging digital solutions to streamline transactions and improve data quality, thereby supporting a more transparent and efficient business environment.
“The UAE’s successful activation of the ‘4-Corner’ model marks a key milestone in the system’s rollout, enabling companies to exchange invoices electronically through the system and select an Accredited Service Provider via the EmaraTax platform, in preparation for completing integration and commencing secure and efficient invoice exchange.
“This forms part of the final UAE 5-Corner Model implementation, with the 5th corner to be introduced in the next phase.”
He added that the platform has been built to mirror recognised global standards, with a focus on interoperability between systems, better quality data and reduced manual handling.
UAE FTA director-general Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla stressed that the briefing is one in a sequence of educational and training activities intended to offer technical assistance and clarify requirements for parties involved in adopting eInvoicing.
Authorities also outlined a phased implementation strategy to give companies time to prepare and ensure alignment with the legal framework governing eInvoicing.
The next milestone will be the launch of a pilot phase in July 2026, when selected companies will begin testing requirements and integration in a controlled environment.
