E-Invoicing Compliance Solution
Streamline compliance, automate invoicing, and stay future-ready with a secure, accredited e-invoicing solution designed for seamless integration and effortless tax reporting. Cherrie helps you stay compliant through integrated e-invoicing and a world-class ERP Solution, Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Our E-Invoicing Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance, F&O, and Business Central) helps you automate, validate, and submit e-invoices through accredited ASP providers—quickly and securely.
Key Benefits of E-Invoicing
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E-Invoicing in the UAE and GCC — A Smarter Way Forward
The United Arab Emirates is at the forefront of digital tax modernization with the rollout of mandatory e-invoicing based on the Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) model.
In line with Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2024, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have implemented a five-corner, Peppol-based framework. Through this system, invoices are generated, validated, exchanged, and reported in real time via Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) such as Pagero, FLICK, Avalara, SysBrilliance, and CRM365.
In the UAE, paper or PDF invoices don’t meet e-invoicing rules. Only PINT-AE XML e-invoices sent through certified ASP platforms are officially accepted.
UAE E-Invoicing Timeline (2026–2027)
Key Compliance Dates for Businesses
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have officially structured the rollout of the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) based on your company's annual revenue.
Following recent amendments to Ministerial Decision No. 244, businesses must generate structured PINT AE XML invoices and route them through an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) directly into the EmaraTax portal.
Pilot Phase & Voluntary Adoption
Started: July 1, 2026
The Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) is now available for testing. Any VAT-registered business can voluntarily connect its ERP software to the EmaraTax portal to test XML validation, secure API connectivity, and end-to-end invoice processing without any compliance penalties.
Phase 1 – Large Enterprises
Annual Revenue: AED 50 Million and Above
- ASP Appointment: October 30, 2026
- Mandatory Go-Live: January 1, 2027
The appointment deadline has been extended by the Ministry of Finance to allow businesses additional time for ERP integration and testing.
Phase 2 – Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Annual Revenue: Below AED 50 Million
- ASP Appointment: March 31, 2027
- Mandatory Go-Live: July 1, 2027
Phase 3 – Government Entities (B2G)
- ASP Appointment: March 31, 2027
- Mandatory Go-Live: October 1, 2027
Plan Ahead. Stay Smarter.
Staying ahead of your designated deadlines helps your business avoid unnecessary regulatory costs and implementation delays.
According to the announced framework, businesses that fail to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) or complete their implementation on time may face:
- AED 5,000 monthly fee for missing implementation deadlines.
- AED 100 charge for every invalid invoice submitted.
Integrating a UAE e-invoicing solution with Microsoft Dynamics 365 requires careful planning. We recommend taking advantage of the current Pilot Phase to complete ERP integration, XML validation, and user testing before mandatory compliance begins.
Key Features of Our Microsoft Dynamics 365 E-Invoicing Solution
Built-in Electronic Reporting (ER)
ER is a powerful, built-in framework within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations that allows businesses to create, customize, manage, and automate electronic document formats and without needing heavy development or coding. It is designed to help organizations comply with global and local regulatory requirements by enabling flexible data extraction and transformation directly from the ERP.
Automated Digital Signature
This is a secure, system-driven method of signing electronic documents, such as invoices, credit notes, or tax reports and without requiring any manual intervention. Instead of a person physically reviewing and signing each document, the system automatically applies a legally valid digital signature as part of the document generation or submission process.
VAT Validation & Error Handling
This refers to the automated processes within an ERP or e-invoicing system that ensure all VAT-related data on invoices is accurate, compliant, and ready for submission to the tax authority. It helps businesses avoid penalties, rejected invoices, and reporting inconsistencies by catching issues before the invoice is sent.
Power BI Dashboard
This is a visual, interactive, and real-time summary of your business data. It brings together charts, graphs, KPIs, and reports into a single screen so decision-makers can quickly understand what’s happening in the business and act on insights faster.
Multi-Company, Multi-Currency Support
This refers to the ability of an ERP or financial system, like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. To manage operations across multiple legal entities, multiple business units, and multiple currencies within a single centralized platform.
Why Work with Cherrie for Your E-Invoicing Solution?
Choosing the right partner is crucial for achieving full UAE e-invoicing compliance. With Cherrie, you get a trusted Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation partner equipped with deep expertise in digital tax transformation and real-time invoice exchange.
Experts in UAE E-Invoicing Compliance
Our team understands every layer of the upcoming UAE e-invoicing mandate from PINT AE XML standards and ASP-certified integrations to real-time validation and reporting workflows. We ensure your business stays compliant from day one.
Seamless Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365
We specialize in building native, automated, and fully secure e-invoicing integrations inside Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Business Central—without disrupting your existing processes.
Connectivity with UAE Accredited ASP Providers Flick
Cherrie enables smooth, reliable, and secure connectivity with UAE approved and certified ASPs FLICK, this ensures your invoices are validated, exchanged, and reported in accordance with FTA requirements.
End-to-End Automation
We deliver a complete e-invoicing automation ecosystem, including Structured PINT AE XML generation, Digital signatures, VAT validation, Error handling, Real-time invoice tracking and Audit-ready logs & dashboards. You get zero manual intervention and 100% accuracy.
Industry-Specific Customization
We tailor e-invoicing workflows based on your business model like retail, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, or services. Ensuring perfect alignment with your operational needs.
Real-Time Insights with Power BI
Our dashboards help you monitor invoice status, failed transactions, ASP response times, VAT analytics, and compliance KPIs all in one place.
Fast Deployment, Minimal Disruption
We follow an agile approach, enabling a smooth rollout with Zero downtime, Lower implementation risk and Faster user adoption. You stay compliant without compromising business continuity
Dedicated UAE Support
Our team provides ongoing maintenance, updates, and support. so your solution stays aligned with evolving FTA guidelines.
Complete PINT AE Compliance
Our solution automatically converts your standard invoice data into the mandatory UAE PINT XML format. It validates over 51 mandatory fields in real time before submission to drastically reduce rejected invoices.
Built Directly Into Your ERP
Our expert team at Cherrie Business Solutions sets up your existing Dynamics 365 system to generate compliant e-invoices instantly. This happens entirely in the background without slowing down your routine work.
Guided by Experts
Our CEO, Sulthan Alavudeen, leads our e-invoicing strategy with over 20 years of experience helping businesses across the UAE implement and optimize accounting software. Backed by his expertise, the team at Cherrie Business Solutions ensures your transition to electronic invoicing is seamless, secure, and fully compliant with government regulations.
Compliance Framework
UAE E-Invoicing Scope & Regulatory Requirements
Scope
This framework currently targets VAT-registered companies, applying specifically to Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) activities. It requires structured electronic invoices for both local and cross-border trade.
While Business-to-Consumer (B2C) sales are currently excluded, they may be added in upcoming phases.
Applies To
The rollout begins with VAT-registered entities, focusing heavily on B2B and B2G operations.
The mandate will gradually broaden to encompass the majority of businesses and transaction categories, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Export sales and transactions involving international clients may be subject to specific regulations based on official government directives.
Currently Excluded
Direct-to-consumer (B2C) sales (though this may change in later rollouts).
Specific industries or sectors that hold official exemptions under ministerial rules.
Penalties for E-Invoicing Mandate Violations
- Failing to implement the e-invoicing system or appoint an ASP on time: AED 5,000 per month.
- Delays in sending an e-invoice: AED 100 per document, capped at AED 5,000 monthly.
- Delays in sending an eCredit Note: AED 100 per document, capped at AED 5,000 monthly.
- Failing to report technical or system outages: AED 1,000 daily.
- Neglecting to update your approved service provider with business changes on time: AED 1,000 daily.
Must Include
- Full names and VAT registration numbers for both the buyer and the seller.
- An exclusive invoice identifier and the exact creation date.
- A clear breakdown of the goods provided or services rendered.
- Item quantities, individual values, and the calculated VAT amount.
- The grand total value of the transaction.
- Secure digital signatures and necessary validation markers.
Non-compliance Result
- Stacking financial charges over time.
- Complications with VAT reporting and compliance.
- Potential legal consequences.
- Increased risk of tax audits.
Frequently Asked Questions
About UAE E-Invoicing & Dynamics 365 Integration
- Electronic Reporting (ER)
- PINT AE XML generation
- API integrations with ASPs
- Automated digital signatures
- Real-time validation and error handling
As soon as an invoice is generated in Dynamics 365:
- The system converts it into PINT AE XML.
- Applies a digital signature.
- Sends it to the ASP.
- ASP validates and returns approval status.
- The invoice is updated in Dynamics 365 automatically.
Yes. You get full visibility with:
- Invoice submission tracking
- Validation response logs
- Error reports
- Power BI dashboards