UAE E-Invoicing — Key Facts & Business Impact 阿联酋电子发票—关键要点与业务影响

The UAE is rolling out e-invoicing under a DCTCE model that leverages the OpenPeppol five-corner framework and the PINT AE specification.
阿联酋正按 DCTCE 模式推出电子发票,采用 OpenPeppol 五角架构和 PINT AE 规范。

A pilot launches on 1 July 2026, followed by phased mandatory go-lives through 2027 for businesses and in-scope government entities.
试点将于 2026 年 7 月 1 日启动,随后在 2027 年分阶段对企业及纳入范围的政府实体强制上线。

The framework covers B2B and B2G transactions and routes invoices via Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) using structured XML/JSON and built-in authenticity controls.
该框架覆盖 B2B 与 B2G 交易,发票通过经认证的服务提供商(ASP)以结构化 XML/JSON 进行传输,并内置真实性控制。

Below are the key highlights and what they mean for your organization.
以下为关键要点及其对贵组织的影响。

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highlights  重点内容

  • Launch & phasing: Pilot on 1 July 2026 for selected taxpayers, then phased mandatory go-lives:
    启动与分阶段实施: 试点将于 2026 年 7 月 1 日面向特定纳税人启动,随后分阶段强制上线:
  1. Revenue ≥ AED 50m: appoint ASP by 31 Jul 2026; mandatory from 1 Jan 2027.
    年收入 ≥ 5,000 万迪拉姆: 于 2026 年 7 月 31 日前指定 ASP;自 2027 年 1 月 1 日起强制实施。
  2. Revenue < AED 50m: appoint ASP by 31 Mar 2027; mandatory from 1 Jul 2027.
    年收入 < 5,000 万迪拉姆: 于 2027 年 3 月 31 日前指定 ASP;自 2027 年 7 月 1 日起强制实施。
  3. In-scope government entities: appoint ASP by 31 Mar 2027; mandatory from 1 Oct 2027.
    纳入范围的政府实体: 于 2027 年 3 月 31 日前指定 ASP;自 2027 年 10 月 1 日起强制实施。
  4. Operating model: DCTCE using OpenPeppol (five-corner) and PINT AE for structured e-invoices (e.g., XML/JSON).
    运行模式: 采用 DCTCE 模式,基于 OpenPeppol(五角架构)与 PINT AE 规范生成结构化电子发票(如 XML/JSON)。
  5. Scope: Applies to B2B and B2G transactions conducted in the UAE (with defined exclusions).
    适用范围: 适用于阿联酋境内的 B2B 和 B2G 交易(有明确排除项)。
  6. Submission channel: Under the current model, invoices are exchanged via Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) for both supplier and buyer—direct submission to the FTA is not envisaged in the proposed design.
    提交渠道: 按现行设计,发票由经认证的服务提供商(ASP)在供应商与买方之间传输,暂未考虑直接向联邦税务局(FTA)提交。
  7. Authenticity/controls: An authenticity/“digital signature” mechanism is expected within the ASP/Peppol workflow.
    真实性与控制: 在 ASP/Peppol 工作流程中预计将引入真实性验证或“数字签名”机制。

B2C: Not part of the first phase; expected (not officially confirmed) to follow in later stages.
B2C: 不包含在第一阶段内,预计(尚未正式确认)将在后续阶段实施。

Operating model at a glance  运营模式概览

The UAE has chosen a five-corner exchange where each trading party connects to its own ASP.
阿联酋采用“五角交换”模式:每个交易方接入各自的经认证服务提供商(ASP)。

The ASPs handle format validation, security, routing through the Peppol network, and status messaging.
ASP 负责格式校验、安全控制、经由 Peppol 网络的路由,以及状态消息传递。

Core signals include:
核心信号包括:

  1. Structured payloads (PINT AE) with item-level tax data.
    结构化数据载荷(PINT AE),包含到行项目级的税务数据。
  2. Message-level status/acknowledgments from the buyer side and/or ASPs to confirm receipt or flag validation errors.
    来自买方和/或 ASP 的消息级状态或回执,用于确认接收或标记校验错误。
  3. Tax data delivery within the same flow, supporting near real-time VAT compliance.
    税务数据在同一流程内传递,支持近实时的增值税(VAT)合规。

Who is in scope and how this affects you  适用范围及对您的影响

  1. Suppliers (AR): Must issue structured invoices/credit notes (not unstructured PDFs), ensure master data accuracy (TRNs, legal names, addresses), and be able to resend/correct when status messages indicate errors.
    供应商(AR): 必须开具结构化的发票或贷记通知单(而非非结构化 PDF),确保主数据准确(TRN 税号、法定名称、地址),并能在状态消息指示错误时重新发送或更正。
  2. Buyers (AP): Must be able to receive structured invoices via Peppol, issue acknowledgments/status responses, and align approval and posting workflows with the new exchange signals.
    买方(AP): 须能通过 Peppol 接收结构化发票,发送回执或状态响应,并将审批及入账流程与新的交换信号对齐。
  3. Government entities (in scope): Will onboard to receive and send through ASPs on their own timeline.
    (纳入范围的)政府实体: 将按各自时间表,通过 ASP 完成收发对接。
  4. Groups & shared services: Centralized AP/AR functions should coordinate a single connection strategy with the chosen ASP(s).
    集团与共享服务: 集中化的 AP/AR 职能应与所选 ASP 协调,制定统一的连接策略。

What changes for your business functions  各业务职能的变化

  1. Finance (AR/AP): Move from PDF/email to structured exchange, reconcile using status messages, manage credit notes in the same channel, and align tax reporting with near real-time data.
    财务(AR/AP): 从 PDF/邮件转为结构化交换;利用状态消息进行对账;在同一通道管理贷记通知单;使税务申报与近实时数据对齐。
  2. Procurement & Sales: Ensure POs/agreements reference the data elements needed on invoices (e.g., TRN, VAT treatment, delivery locations).
    采购与销售: 确保采购订单/协议引用发票所需的数据要素(如 TRN 税号、VAT 处理、交付地点)。
  3. IT/ERP: Enable PINT AE mapping, message transport via the ASP, and robust error handling (e.g., auto-retries, exception queues).
    IT/ERP: 实现 PINT AE 映射;通过 ASP 进行消息传输;建立健全的错误处理机制(如自动重试、异常队列)。
  4. Tax & Compliance: Monitor changes to in-scope transactions, exclusions, and document requirements; align archiving/retention and audit support with digital evidence.
    税务与合规: 监控纳入范围的交易、排除项及单证要求的变化;将归档/保留与审计支持对齐至数字化证据。
  5. Legal & Vendor Management: Update terms and onboarding packs to require Peppol connectivity and data standards from suppliers/customers.
    法务与供应商管理: 更新条款与入驻资料,要求供应商/客户具备 Peppol 联通能力与数据标准。

Technology & integration options  技术与集成选项

  1. ERP/native e-invoicing modules that support PINT AE and Peppol connectivity through an ASP connector.
    ERP/原生电子发票模块: 支持 PINT AE,并通过 ASP 连接器接入 Peppol 网络。
  2. Middleware/Integration platforms to transform data (XML/JSON) and orchestrate messages between ERP and ASP.
    中间件/集成平台: 在 ERP 与 ASP 之间完成数据(XML/JSON)转换与消息编排。
  3. ASP portals/APIs for smaller volumes or as a fallback, ensuring continuity if ERP changes are staged.
    ASP 门户/API: 用于小批量场景或作为回退方案,在 ERP 分期改造期间保障业务连续性。

Across all options, focus on uptime, SLA-backed support, security certifications, and conformance to the UAE PINT AE profile.
通用要求: 无论采用哪种方案,都需关注高可用(uptime)、SLA 支持、安全认证与对阿联酋 PINT AE 配置的一致性(conformance)。

Data, controls, and quality signals to get right  数据、控制与质量信号:做到位的要点

  1. Master data: TRNs, legal names, addresses, tax treatment codes, units of measure, currency/FX handling.
    主数据: TRN 税号、法定名称、地址、税务处理代码、计量单位、货币/外汇处理。
  2. Document coverage: Invoices, credit/debit notes, and (where applicable) self-billing and attachments per the profile.
    单证覆盖: 发票、贷记/借记通知单,以及(如适用)自开发票与按配置要求提交的附件。
  3. Authenticity & integrity: Expected cryptographic mechanisms handled by your ASP within the Peppol flow.
    真实性与完整性: 由 ASP 在 Peppol 流程内处理的密码学机制,确保持真、防篡改。
  4. Status handling: Clear ownership for investigating rejections, correcting data, and re-submitting promptly.
    状态处理: 明确责任人,及时调查拒收/校验错误,纠正数据并快速重提。
  5. Archiving & auditability: Ensure e-invoices and status logs are searchable and exportable, aligned to your retention policy.
    归档与可审计性: 电子发票与状态日志需可检索、可导出,并与公司的保留策略一致。

Timeline snapshot (no deep steps, just what matters)  时间线速览(只看重点)

  1. Now → Pilot (1 Jul 2026): Assess your transaction landscape and vendor/customer readiness; choose your ASP and confirm integration path.
    现在 → 试点(2026 年 7 月 1 日): 评估你的交易场景与客户/供应商的准备度;选择 ASP 并确认集成路径。
  2. 2027 go-lives by cohort: Coordinate internal cut-over dates with your ASP and major trading partners; rehearse exception handling.
    2027 年分批上线: 与 ASP 和主要交易伙伴协调内部切换日期;演练异常处理流程。
  3. Beyond first phase: Keep an eye on scope refinements and any move to B2C.
    首阶段之后: 持续关注范围细化及是否纳入 B2C。

Key takeaways for businesses  给企业的关键要点

  1. Appoint an ASP within your window and align contractual/technical onboarding early.
    在规定窗口期内确定并签约 ASP,尽早对齐合同与技术入驻事项。
  2. Enable PINT AE in your ERP/e-invoicing solution so invoices are fully structured (not unstructured PDFs).
    在 ERP/电子开票方案中启用 PINT AE,确保发票完全结构化(而非非结构化 PDF)。
  3. Prepare for validation flows (message-level status/acknowledgments) and swift error handling.
    预置校验与回执流程(消息级状态/确认),并建立快速错误处理机制。
  4. Elevate data quality (TRNs, legal names, addresses, VAT treatment) to avoid rejections and rework.
    提升数据质量(TRN、法定名称、地址、VAT 处理等),减少拒收与返工。
  5. Train finance/IT/operations on the new exchange model and compliance signals.
    对财务/IT/运营进行新交换模型与合规信号的专项培训。
  6. Monitor MoF/FTA updates for refinements in scope, controls, and any B2C expansion.
    持续关注 MoF/FTA 的最新指引,跟进适用范围与控制要求的细化,以及 B2C 的后续安排

How AIWISINO Consulting helps  AIWASINO 咨询如何协助您

  1. Readiness assessment & roadmap tailored to your revenue band and transaction flows.
    准备度评估与路线图: 按您的营收档位与交易流量身定制。
  2. Solution selection & integration aligned to OpenPeppol/PINT AE.
    方案选型与集成: 对齐 OpenPeppol/PINT AE 的标准与最佳实践。
  3. ASP shortlist & onboarding through to go-live.
    ASP 短名单与入驻: 从筛选到对接,全程陪跑直至正式上线。
  4. Data validation & testing to minimize first-day issues.
    数据校验与测试: 完善验证场景,尽量减少“第一天”问题。
  5. Enablement & support to keep you compliant as rules evolve.
    赋能与持续支持: 提供培训与运营支持,伴随规则演进持续保持合规。

Disclaimer  免责声明

This content is based on the models and decisions announced so far; the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority may issue updates or new details. Please review official communications regularly.

 本内容依据目前已公布的模型与决定整理;财政部(MoF)和联邦税务局(FTA)可能发布更新或新的细节。请定期查阅官方通告。

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