With the UAE e-Invoicing mandate approaching, businesses must select a compliant Accredited Service Provider (ASP) to issue, receive, and manage e-Invoices efficiently. The accreditation criteria are clearly detailed in the February 2025 UAE e-Invoicing Programme.

Below is everything you need to know before selecting an ASP.

1. What Is an Accredited Service Provider?

An ASP is an officially certified service provider that:

• Transmits e-Invoices
• Validates invoice data
• Connects to the Peppol network (a global e-invoicing network)
• Reports invoice data to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)

This ensures a secure, compliant, end-to-end e-Invoice workflow.

2. Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

The Programme outlines strict eligibility requirements for ASPs:

A. OpenPeppol Requirements

✔ Must be an OpenPeppol member
✔ Must pass OpenPeppol testing

B. Company Requirements

✔ UAE company or foreign company with a UAE presence
✔ Minimum paid-up capital of AED 50,000
✔ Minimum of 1 year of operations

C. Technical Capability

✔ Must support UAE-PINT data standards
✔ Must support sending and receiving e-Invoices
✔ Must have a proven e-Invoicing product
✔ Must onboard and support taxpayers

D. Tax Compliance

✔ Must be VAT registered (if applicable)
✔ Must be Corporate Tax registered

E. Information Security

✔ ISO 27001 certified
✔ ISO 22301 certified (business continuity)
✔ Multi-factor authentication
✔ Encryption at rest and in transit
✔ Cybersecurity insurance

These criteria ensure businesses work with fully secure and reliable ASPs.

3. Why the ASP You Choose Matters

Choosing a compliant ASP helps your business:

• Avoid delays in e-Invoice reporting
• Prevent FTA non-compliance penalties
• Automate invoice workflows
• Reduce staff workload
• Eliminate invoice fraud

A competent ASP becomes the backbone of your invoicing system, ensuring secure, automated, and compliant invoice processing.

4. How Fuad House Can Help You Choose the Right ASP

Fuad House Tax & Management Consultancy guides clients through every step, including:

• ASP assessment
• Technical readiness evaluation
• ERP integration
• Contract negotiation
• System testing and training

Disclaimer

This blog is published by Fuad House Tax & Management Consultancy for informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional tax advice and should not replace a tailored consultation. Corporate Tax implications vary depending on your business structure, sector, and whether you operate in a Free Zone or mainland. For personalized, reliable guidance, please contact a qualified UAE tax consultant.

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