Accreditation of eInvoicing Service Providers

About this service

Accreditation of eInvoicing Service Providers enables service providers to submit an accreditation application to the Ministry of Finance and proceed through the complete accreditation process to obtain official accreditation to operate as an eInvoicing Service Provider in the UAE. Through this service, applicants can submit the required business and technical documentation to demonstrate compliance with the UAE eInvoicing framework and the applicable accreditation requirements.

The accreditation process involves multiple stages, including document verification, technical evaluation, and testing, to ensure that the service provider’s solution meets the standards established by the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority. Once accredited, service providers are authorised to offer eInvoicing solutions and related services to businesses in the UAE, in accordance with the applicable regulations and Ministerial Decisions governing the UAE eInvoicing system.

The process

1. Access the Ministry of Finance website.
2. Click on the Services menu, then select the "Accreditation of E-Invoicing Service Providers" service.
3. Click on the "Start Service" button.
4. Log in using UAE Pass.
5. Click on "Submit Accreditation Request".
6. Complete the mandatory fields of the application.
7. Submit the application.

Conditions of use

1. The service provider must be an active Peppol-certified provider and must have successfully passed the OpenPeppol conformance tests
2. The service provider must have at least two (2) years of experience in operating and managing an electronic invoicing system, with the required supporting documents submitted to the Ministry
3. The service provider must comply with the company registration requirements in accordance with Article (6) of the Ministerial Decision on eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers in the eInvoicing system
4. The service provider must adhere to the service provider obligations in accordance with Article (7) of the Ministerial Decision on eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers in the eInvoicing system
5. The service provider must fulfil the tax registration obligations in accordance with Article (8) of the Ministerial Decision on eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers in the eInvoicing system
6. The service provider must comply with the information security requirements for Peppol service provider products in accordance with Article (9) of the Ministerial Decision on eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers in the eInvoicing system
7. The service provider must fulfill the self-declaration requirement in accordance with Article (10) of the Ministerial Decision on eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers in the eInvoicing system
8. The service provider must meet the insurance requirements in accordance with Article (11) of the Ministerial Decision on eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers in the eInvoicing system

Required Documents

1. Trade Licence
2. Proof of Paid-Up Capital
3. Corporate Tax Registration Certificate in the UAE
4. Official Authorisation for a Legal Representative
5. Documented Proof of eInvoicing Experience
6. Signed Service Provider Agreement with OpenPeppol or Any Other Peppol Authority
7. ISO 22301 Business Continuity Certificate
8. Technical Environment Design Details
9. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Details
10. Data Encryption Details (at rest and in transit)
11. Regular Security Monitoring Details
12. ISO/IEC 27001 Certificate
13. Proof of Ongoing Support and Maintenance
14. Proof of Update and Upgrade Implementation Procedures
15. Insurance Documentation (required upon submission of pre-approval test results)

Dependent on other services

 No

User Guide

This manual provides detailed instructions on how to use the eInvoicing Service Provider Accreditation Portal and walks you through the portal’s functionalities:

Digital Accessibility

This service has been designed in accordance with the Digital Accessibility Policy issued by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). It ensures easy access for all users, including People of Determination, with support for keyboard navigation, screen readers, content zoom up to 200%, and clear display of messages and alerts. Accessibility features will be continuously updated whenever any enhancements are made to digital channels or the user journey.