Standard
AED60
per organisation per month, billed annually
- Incl. 5% VAT: AED 63.00
- E-invoicing: Not available
- Users included: 3
- Recurring expenses
- Custom fields and custom reports
- Transaction period locking
- API access
UAE e-invoicing · Zoho Books · Dubai office
E-invoicing in UAE
We set up Zoho Books so your invoices go out as PINT-AE e-invoices over Peppol, with Zoho as your Ministry of Finance accredited service provider, before your mandate date.
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Which applies to you?
Your deadline: Appoint an ASP by: By agreement · E-invoicing mandatory from: 1 July 2026 (pilot)
Why UAE businesses work with Gulf Infotech on e-invoicing
Zoho Authorized Partnerwith a UAE company, Gulf Infotech FZCO, in JLT, Dubai.
Serving the Middle East since 2007with 1,500+ active cloud customers.
E-invoicing in the UAE requires B2B and B2G invoices to be sent as PINT-AE files over Peppol through a Ministry of Finance accredited service provider, which reports tax data to the FTA. Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more go live on 1 January 2027, others on 1 July 2027. Gulf Infotech sets this up in Zoho Books.
- Invoice createdin Zoho Books
- Validatedfields, TRN, QR
- Cleared or reportedFatoora or Peppol
- QR and archivekept for audits
When is e-invoicing mandatory in the UAE?
E-invoicing becomes mandatory in the UAE on 1 January 2027 for businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more, and on 1 July 2027 for all other businesses. Each group must first appoint an accredited service provider (ASP).
Who: Pilot participants (selected businesses)
Appoint an ASP by: By agreement
E-invoicing mandatory from1 July 2026 (pilot)
Who: Revenue of AED 50 million or more
Appoint an ASP by: 30 October 2026
E-invoicing mandatory from1 January 2027
Who: Revenue below AED 50 million
Appoint an ASP by: 31 March 2027
E-invoicing mandatory from1 July 2027
Who: Government entities
Appoint an ASP by: 31 March 2027
E-invoicing mandatory from1 October 2027
Source: Ministerial Decisions 243 and 244 of 2025, with the large-business appointment date moved from 31 July to 30 October 2026 by Ministerial Decision 66 of 2026. Dates as of October 2026. B2C invoices are outside the mandate until further notice.
How does the UAE e-invoicing model work?
The UAE uses a five-corner Peppol model, which the Ministry of Finance calls Decentralised Continuous Transaction Control and Exchange (DCTCE). In plain terms, your system never sends an invoice straight to the buyer or the FTA.
Corner 1, you: you raise the invoice in Zoho Books.
Corner 2, your ASP: it converts the invoice into PINT-AE XML, validates it and sends it over Peppol.
Corner 3, the buyer's ASP: it receives and checks the invoice.
Corner 4, the buyer: the invoice lands in their accounting system.
Corner 5, the FTA: the ASPs report the tax data to the Federal Tax Authority, and status messages flow back.
A PDF emailed to a customer no longer counts as the e-invoice for in-scope transactions.
Why use Zoho Books for UAE e-invoicing?
- Peppol
- PINT-AE
- ASP
- Suppliers
Zoho Software Trading LLC is on the Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers. A Zoho Books UAE customer can appoint Zoho as its ASP in EmaraTax, so the accounting system and the ASP are the same vendor: no extra platform, connector or second contract. Zoho Books then generates the PINT-AE file and a UUID for each invoice, sends it over Peppol, and fetches e-invoices from your suppliers into your payables. If you run another ERP, we look at whether moving finance to Zoho Books costs less than adding a separate ASP connector.
How much does e-invoicing cost in the UAE with Zoho?
E-invoicing in Zoho Books UAE is an add-on for Professional and higher plans: the first 100 transactions are free, then non-recurring packs start at AED 41 per 100 transactions. You pay the Zoho Books plan plus packs for your volume. Standard cannot send e-invoices.
Professional
AED90
per organisation per month, billed annually
- Incl. 5% VAT: AED 94.50
- E-invoicing: 100 free transactions, then packs from AED 41 per 100
- Everything in Standard
- Users included: 5
- Sales and purchase orders
- Multi-currency transactions
- Timesheets and project profitability
- Inventory tracking and price lists
Premium
AED120
per organisation per month, billed annually
- Incl. 5% VAT: AED 126.00
- E-invoicing: 100 free transactions, then packs from AED 41 per 100
- Everything in Professional
- Users included: 10
- Fixed asset management
- Budgets and cash-flow forecasting
- Vendor portal
- Custom modules and functions
Elite
AED280
per organisation per month, billed annually
- Incl. 5% VAT: AED 294.00
- E-invoicing: 100 free transactions, then packs from AED 41 per 100
- Everything in Premium
- Users included: 10
- Warehouses and composite items
- Serial number and batch tracking
- Blueprints
- Shopify integration, up to 2 stores
Ultimate
AED660
per organisation per month, billed annually
- Incl. 5% VAT: AED 693.00
- E-invoicing: 100 free transactions, then packs from AED 41 per 100
- Everything in Elite
- Users included: 15
- Advanced analytics and 50+ ready-made charts
- Check your e-invoicing readiness
Not sure which plan fits?
Tell us your team size and how you work, and we will recommend a plan and quote it in your currency.
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| Feature | Standard | Professional | Premium | Elite | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Users included | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Recurring expenses | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom fields and custom reports | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Transaction period locking | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| API access | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Sales and purchase orders | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Multi-currency transactions | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Timesheets and project profitability | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Inventory tracking and price lists | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Sales and purchase approvals | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom workflows and user roles | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Fixed asset management | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Budgets and cash-flow forecasting | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Vendor portal | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom modules and functions | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Warehouses and composite items | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Serial number and batch tracking | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Blueprints | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Shopify integration, up to 2 stores | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Advanced analytics and 50+ ready-made charts | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
From the vendor's pricing page: zoho.com/om/books/pricing/, 9 Nov 2026
UAE e-invoicing onboarding is a separate paid service from Gulf Infotech, not part of our support plans. Zoho's charges are its own (the first 100 transactions free, then Zoho's packs); our onboarding service and an annual maintenance fee (AMC) are added on top. The same add-on and onboarding apply to Zoho Books inside Zoho One.
Prices as of October 2026 · per organisation per month, billed annually · exclude VAT (5%). Gulf Infotech's setup is quoted after a short readiness review. Plan detail is on Zoho Books in the UAE.
Licences are one component: deployment and security configuration, migration, training and support are separate, paid components, quoted for your requirement.
Monthly prices, paid annually upfront with a 12-month commitment.
What are the penalties for missing UAE e-invoicing rules?
Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 sets the penalties, and they apply once your mandatory date has passed.
Violation: Not implementing e-invoicing or not appointing an ASP on time
Penalty: AED 5,000 for each month or part month of delay
Violation: Not issuing or transmitting an e-invoice or e-credit note on time
Penalty: AED 100 per document, capped at AED 5,000 per calendar month
Violation: Not reporting a system failure on time, or not telling your ASP about changes to your registered details
Penalty: AED 1,000 for each day or part day
Penalty figures as reported by advisory firms from Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025, October 2026.
How do we set up e-invoicing for a UAE business?
Setup time depends mostly on data quality, not software. For a business already on Zoho Books, switching on e-invoicing typically takes days; moving from another accounting system first typically takes a few weeks. These are indicative estimates that change with your requirements.
Readiness review
we confirm your revenue group, entities, TRNs and current system, and list customer and supplier data gaps.
Zoho Books ready
move to or tidy Zoho Books, with clean customer TRNs and Peppol identifiers. See migrate to Zoho.
Appoint Zoho as ASP
you select Zoho Software Trading LLC in EmaraTax; we configure your tax IDs in Zoho Books e-invoicing settings.
Test
sample invoices and credit notes to check validation, approvals and the buyer-side view.
Go live and support
switch on for your mandate date, then remote support from our team for rejections, credit notes and new entities.
Gulf Infotech Dubai office
- Gulf Infotech FZCO
- Office 3306-4, 33rd Floor, BB1 Tower, Mazaya Business Avenue, JLT, PO Box 211860, Dubai, UAE Sales: +971 4 447 5814 · Support: +971 4 447 5815
- Email: connect@gulfinfotech.com
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Frequently asked questions
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What is e-invoicing in the UAE?
UAE e-invoicing is the mandatory exchange of B2B and B2G invoices as structured PINT-AE XML files over the Peppol network, through Ministry of Finance accredited service providers, which also report the tax data to the Federal Tax Authority. It replaces PDF or paper invoices for in-scope transactions and is set out in Ministerial Decisions 243 and 244 of 2025.
When does e-invoicing become mandatory in the UAE?
Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must go live on 1 January 2027, after appointing an accredited service provider by 30 October 2026. Businesses below AED 50 million appoint one by 31 March 2027 and go live on 1 July 2027. Government entities go live on 1 October 2027. A pilot began on 1 July 2026.
How much does e-invoicing cost with Zoho Books in the UAE?
Zoho Books UAE costs from AED 90 per organisation per month on Professional, billed annually, plus 5% VAT, as of October 2026. Professional and higher plans include 100 e-invoicing transactions free; after that you buy packs from AED 41 per 100 transactions. Our setup is quoted after a short readiness review.
Is Zoho an accredited e-invoicing service provider in the UAE?
Yes. Zoho Software Trading LLC is on the Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers. Zoho Books UAE customers can select Zoho as their ASP in EmaraTax and send and receive Peppol e-invoices from inside Zoho Books, without a separate provider or connector.
How long does e-invoicing setup take?
Setup time depends mostly on your data, not the software. If you already run Zoho Books with clean customer TRNs, switching on e-invoicing typically takes days. If you are moving from another system first, it typically takes a few weeks, as a full Zoho Books implementation. These timelines are indicative and depend on your requirements. AED 50 million-plus businesses should start now, because go-live is 1 January 2027.
Do you provide support after go-live?
Yes. Our support team looks after e-invoicing customers remotely after go-live: rejected invoices, credit notes, new customers without Peppol IDs, extra entities and buying transaction packs. Support runs Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, in English and Arabic, for businesses across all seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah).
Do B2C invoices need to be e-invoices in the UAE?
No, not for now. Sales to consumers are outside the UAE e-invoicing mandate until the Ministry of Finance announces otherwise, so retailers keep issuing VAT tax invoices to consumers as today. Their B2B and B2G invoices still fall under the mandate, so mixed businesses need e-invoicing for that part of their sales.
Get your UAE e-invoicing plan
Send us your revenue band and current accounting system, and we will reply with your dates and a Zoho Books setup plan in AED.