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A useful starting point—not a filing or compliance determination

Get a clearer first view of your e-Invoicing priorities.

Answer four short questions about your entity, transaction mix and Xero setup. We’ll show a likely planning phase and the next steps worth discussing with your adviser.

Your planning signal

Start with the facts that shape the work.

Choose one answer for each topic. If you are unsure, select that option; confirming the correct basis is an important first action.

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Revenue basis: MoF defines Revenue as gross income earned in the most recent Accounting Period, using UAE-prepared financial statements or, if unavailable, documentation acceptable to the FTA. Check Xero UAE e-Invoicing setup guidance and ask us to review your entity.

Tax Group transactions: Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026 (effective 1 October 2026) excludes business transactions between members of the same Tax Group—persons registered as one taxable person under the UAE VAT Law—for 24 months from 1 January 2027. This applies only to those transactions; other in-scope business transactions keep their phase deadlines.

What you’ll get

A likely phase and a short action list.

The UAE programme is generally based on transaction scope, entity and annual revenue category. Special cases may require a closer review.

Current timelines checked 21 October 2026. The appointment dates and implementation dates are separate milestones.

Readiness check

Tell us what you know so far.

No names, TRNs, invoice files or financial records are requested.

1. Which phase or revenue category best fits this UAE entity?
2. What transactions does the entity make?

VAT registration status alone does not determine scope. Ministry guidance covers business transactions regardless of VAT registration, subject to exclusions; supplies to natural persons not acting in business are outside the current scope. Check Xero UAE e-Invoicing setup guidance.

3. What accounting system does the team use?
4. How ready are your customer, supplier and invoice records?

Planning guide only. It does not determine whether a particular entity or transaction is legally in scope. Verify facts and deadlines against current Ministry guidance.

Xero resources

Check the Xero UAE guidance and your organisation setup.