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UAE tightens VAT reporting rules for cryptocurrency payments

7 September 2026 in

cryptocurrency

UAE tightens VAT reporting rules for cryptocurrency payments Businesses accepting cryptocurrency must now apply prescribed AED conversion rules as UAE digital asset usage moves increasingly into everyday commerce The United Arab Emirates has tightened the VAT compliance rules for businesses using cryptocurrencies, introducing a prescribed

UAE e-invoicing Jan – Oct 2027; voluntary pilot opens

1 July 2026 in

e-invoicing

B2B Peppol e-invoicing & e-reporting mandate Jan-Oct 2027 1 Jun 2026: Ahead of July pilot, Ministry of Finance issues v1.1 e-invoicing guidelines 10 May: Ministry of Finance delays the deadline for large businesses to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) for e-invoicing from 31 Jul

UAE 2027 e-invoicing updated guidelines

4 June 2026 in

e-invoicing

Ministry of Finance v1.1 e-Invoicing guidelines issued ahead of July 2026 pilot Taxpayers remain legally responsible for invoice storage, even when using an ASP. Advance payment and retention invoice rules have now been clarified within the Peppol framework. VAT groups receive a 24-month transition period,

UAE launches optional B2B 4-corner Peppol e-invoicing

24 April 2026 in

e-invoicing

4-corner B2B e-invoicing option now live ahead of mandatory 2027 5-corner e-reporting The UAE has formally launched its e-invoicing framework, publishing the operational 4-corner model on 21 April 2026. This marks the first live step in the country’s move towards a mandatory Peppol-based 5-corner e-invoicing

UAE cryptocurrency exemption

8 October 2024 in

cryptocurrency

UAE introduces 2018 retrospective VAT exemption for crypto currencies and virtual assets The UAE Federal Tax Authority recently issued an updated version of the Executive Regulation of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT), reflecting changes in Cabinet Decision No.

UAE VAT registration update

25 December 2021 in

The Federal Tax Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that sole traders (‘sole establishment’) – individuals not incorporated – may apply for a VAT number for their business(es). UAE VAT obligations The sole trader may apply in their own name or the

UAE Value Added Tax on non-resident digital services

3 February 2018 in

digital services

E-services VAT obligations for foreign providers and marketplaces On 1 January 2018, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) implemented a 5% Value Added Tax regime. This included requiring non-resident providers of digital or electronic services via the internet or similar electronic network to charge and remit

UAE VAT on foreign digital services

1 February 2018 in

digital services

E-services VAT obligations for offshore providers and marketplaces On 1 January 2018, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) implemented a 5% Value Added Tax regime. This included requiring non-resident providers of digital or electronic services via the internet or similar electronic network to charge and remit

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UAE tightens VAT reporting rules for cryptocurrency payments

UAE e-invoicing Jan – Oct 2027; voluntary pilot opens

UAE 2027 e-invoicing updated guidelines

UAE launches optional B2B 4-corner Peppol e-invoicing

UAE cryptocurrency exemption

UAE VAT registration update

UAE Value Added Tax on non-resident digital services

UAE VAT on foreign digital services

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