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UAE’s E-Invoicing Deadline: What Businesses Need to Know

18 Sep 2026 2 min read

As the UAE progresses towards the implementation of its mandatory E-invoicing framework, businesses are preparing for a significant shift in how invoices are generated, exchanged and reported. The phased rollout is set to modernise tax administration, improve efficiency and enhance transparency across the business ecosystem.

Speaking on Dubai Eye 103.8, Imran Mushtaq, Partner and Head of Indirect Tax, shared insights on the UAE's E-invoicing timeline and what businesses should be doing now to prepare. From assessing current finance and ERP systems to understanding compliance requirements and implementation roadmaps, the discussion explored the practical steps organisations can take ahead of the upcoming changes.

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Experts / Authors

  • Imran Mushtaq Imran brings over 20 years of experience within Tax across the UK, EU, and GCC regions. Prior to joining Grant Thornton UAE, Imran was a Senior Tax Director at a Big 4 firm in the Middle East, where he led the real estate and logistics sectors in the UAE and played a pivotal role in leading VAT implementation for clients in Oman. His extensive GCC VAT experience also includes involvement in several regional tax authority engagements. View Profile
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