Tax reporting feature is expected to go live before the planned pilot phase begins in July.
Dubai: The Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday it has launched an eInvoicing “4-Corner” model, allowing businesses to exchange electronic invoices through accredited service providers as part of a wider push to digitise the country’s financial ecosystem.
The system allows companies to send and receive invoices through approved channels, connecting suppliers and customers within a standardised framework designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
Businesses can use the Federal Tax Authority’s EmaraTax platform to choose an accredited service provider and begin the onboarding process. Companies must sign a commercial agreement with a provider before they can start exchanging invoices.
Under the model, invoice data moves between four key participants, with suppliers and customers linked through accredited service providers, enabling automated, secure, and seamless transactions across the network.
Operational efficiency
The Ministry of Finance said the new system supports more efficient operations by reducing manual processes and improving integration across the tax and business environment.
Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Finance, said the rollout aligns with global best practices and reflects the UAE’s efforts to modernise its financial infrastructure.
“This milestone reflects the UAE’s continued commitment to advancing its digital financial ecosystem in line with global best practice,” he said. “The introduction of the eInvoicing 4-Corner model improves the efficiency and transparency of business transactions, while strengthening compliance and enabling seamless integration across the tax ecosystem.”
The ministry added that a tax reporting function, known as Corner 5, is expected to go live ahead of the planned pilot phase in July, expanding the system’s capabilities and further strengthening digital tax reporting.
The framework is designed to be interoperable and scalable, in line with international eInvoicing standards, as the UAE aims to improve ease of doing business and support a more data-driven economy.
