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Tax Star said in a statement that it has experienced a strong increase in enquiries from companies preparing for the UAE’s national e-invoicing system. The spike comes as the October 30 deadline for appointing an Accredited Service Provider approaches for larger enterprises. Many businesses are accelerating their compliance efforts to avoid last-minute bottlenecks in onboarding and system integration, according to the firm.
The UAE Ministry of Finance extended the ASP appointment deadline to October 30 from an earlier July date following an assessment of market readiness and business feedback calling for more technical choices and better pricing. The pilot phase for voluntary adoption began on July 1, with mandatory use for firms above the revenue threshold starting January 1, 2027. Ministry figures indicate that over 30 service providers have secured approval, with more in the pipeline to support the transition.
As a pre-approved ASP, Tax Star provides an AI-powered platform that integrates with major accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks and others to facilitate compliant invoice exchange via the Peppol network. The company noted that its solution was developed in consultation with accountants to fit existing finance workflows and minimise manual tasks. Rayhan Aleem, co-founder and CEO of Tax Star, said, “Receiving pre-approval from the UAE Ministry of Finance marks a proud milestone for Tax Star and for the businesses we support.”
Recent seed funding of $1.75 million will enable Tax Star to expand its offerings as the e-invoicing mandate gathers pace across the region, the company said. The investment underscores growing investor interest in regtech solutions tailored to Gulf compliance requirements. The firm aims to assist not only with e-invoicing but also corporate tax and zakat obligations in a unified platform.
Businesses risk penalties of up to AED 5,000 per month for failing to meet the deadlines, adding urgency to the current wave of interest. The mandate applies to all B2B and B2G transactions, requiring structured electronic data rather than traditional PDF invoices. Later phases will bring smaller companies and government entities into the system through 2027, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The development aligns with the UAE’s broader digital transformation goals to boost efficiency and transparency in tax administration, a PwC Middle East review of GCC government digital initiatives has noted. Public and private sector collaboration has been key in refining the rollout schedule to balance compliance demands with operational realities. Tax Star’s experience reflects the heightened activity across the provider landscape in the final months before the cutoff.
