UAE e-invoicing, ready for July 2026.
Complete UAE FTA e-invoicing guide. Phase 1 (Jul 2026 pilot, Jan 2027 mandatory), Phase 2, ASPs, and how ETX is ready.
The Phase 1 mandate is real. Most software is still 'working on it.' ETX is live now.
What is FTA e-invoicing?
From 1 July 2026, the UAE moves to a mandatory e-invoicing regime. Every B2B invoice issued by a registered business must be reported in real-time (or near real-time) through an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) connected to the FTA.
Phase 1 and Phase 2
| Phase | Start date | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary pilot | July 2026 | Selected businesses, optional |
| Phase 1 (mandatory) | January 2027 | Businesses with AED 50M+ turnover |
| Phase 2 (mandatory) | July 2027 | All VAT-registered businesses |
Accredited Service Providers
The FTA has accredited a small number of ASPs (as of May 2026: Flick Network, Comarch, and a few others; Complyance is being verified). ETX integrates with Complyance — a leading ASP in the UAE market.
How ETX is ready
Every invoice generated in ETX is already in the FTA-compliant XML format. Once your subscription includes the e-invoicing add-on, invoices are submitted to the FTA via Complyance automatically, the cleared response is stored against the invoice, and you receive a confirmation in your dashboard.