Best UAE e-invoicing solution for SAP enterprises?

OptiE-Invoice UAE is the premier solution for SAP enterprises, offering native extraction from SAP ECC and S/4HANA and PINT AE-conformant e-invoices delivered through accredited ASP partners.

How does the DCTCE 5-corner model work?

The DCTCE 5-corner model involves a Supplier (C1), Sender ASP (C2), Receiver ASP (C3), Buyer (C4), and the FTA (C5) for real-time invoice exchange and tax reporting.

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PINT AE 1.0.x ConformantMandatory from 1 Jan 2027Multi-ERP Support

UAE E-Invoicing & VAT Compliance for SAP & ERP

OptiE-Invoice UAE prepares your ERP for the UAE DCTCE 5-corner model. Outgoing and incoming invoice processing, PINT AE e-invoices delivered through MoF-accredited ASP partners, and VAT reconciliation. Built for SAP and non-SAP enterprises across the UAE and GCC.

Designed for UAE CFOs and compliance teams. Mandatory from 1 January 2027 for businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more (ASP to be appointed by 30 October 2026) and from 1 July 2027 for all other businesses. Government entities follow from 1 October 2027. Voluntary onboarding has been open since July 2026.

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PINT AE

E-invoices via MoF-accredited ASP partners

1 JAN 2027

Go-live, revenue ≥ AED 50M

30 OCT 2026

Deadline to appoint your ASP (revenue ≥ AED 50M)

Multi

ERP Support

Core Capabilities

Complete UAE e-invoicing. Four integrated modules.

Outgoing Invoices

B2B and B2G outgoing invoice extraction, validation against PINT AE, and automated transmission to ASP.

Incoming Invoices

Automatic reception via PEPPOL, 3-way matching with PO/GRN, and buyer acceptance workflows.

VAT Reconciliation

Engine that reconciles e-invoiced transactions against ERP accounting books and VAT GL accounts.

VAT Return Preparation Support (OptiGulfVAT)

Prepares data for your periodic VAT 201 return. Tax Data Document (TDD) reporting to the FTA is performed by your accredited ASP.

Process Architecture

Compliant UAE E-Invoicing DCTCE 5-Corner Model.

OptiE-Invoice UAE DCTCE 5-Corner Model Diagram

End-to-End Workflow

From ERP billing to FTA-compliant e-invoice.

Extraction

Manual data extraction creates mismatches. OptiE-Invoice extracts and validates ERP data automatically.

Mapping

Invoice data mapped to the PINT AE schema. UBL XML generated with all mandatory fields.

Transmission

Transmitted to your Accredited Service Provider (ASP) over authenticated, encrypted APIs. The ASP applies Peppol-network security.

Exchange

Your ASP exchanges the invoice over the Peppol network with the buyer's ASP and reports the Tax Data Document to the FTA.

Status

Message Level Status received from FTA and buyer ASP. Status updated in ERP automatically.

UAE DCTCE Framework

The DCTCE 5-Corner Model. How UAE e-invoicing works.

The UAE has adopted a Decentralized Continuous Transaction Control and Exchange (DCTCE) architecture for real-time invoice exchange and tax reporting.

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Supplier

Creates e-invoice in PINT AE format from ERP and submits to their ASP

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Sender ASP

Validates, converts to XML, transmits to buyer ASP, reports TDD to FTA

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Receiver ASP

Validates incoming invoice, delivers to buyer, reports TDD to FTA

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Buyer

Receives validated e-invoice into ERP for processing and payment

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FTA

Receives tax data from both ASPs, ensures compliance, sends MLS

Multi-ERP Deployment

Choose Your Deployment. SAP, Non-SAP, or Multi-ERP.

Whether you are running a single SAP S/4HANA instance or a hybrid landscape with multiple non-SAP ERPs, OptiE-Invoice UAE provides a unified compliance hub.

Option 1: Built within ERP

SAP (ECC & S/4HANA)

Embedded add-on for SAP ECC (EHP6 and above) and SAP S/4HANA on-premise or private cloud. SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is supported through SAP BTP only.

Option 2: API Integration

Non-SAP / Custom ERP

REST API for any ERP. Pre-built connectors for SAP; connector packs for other ERPs on request.

Option 3: Hub Model

Multi-ERP / Hybrid

Centralize compliance for groups running multiple ERP instances across different UAE entities.

ERP & ASP Integration

Connected to your ERP and the UAE e-invoice ecosystem.

OptiE-Invoice UAE connects your ERP to the Peppol network and the FTA through certified ASP partners. Validation, format conversion, ASP transmission, and status tracking.

SAP ECC / S/4HANA Native Extraction

REST API for non-SAP / Custom ERPs

Accredited Service Provider (ASP) API

FTA reporting performed by your accredited ASP

Authenticated, encrypted transmission to your ASP

Peppol exchange through your ASP

Mandate Rollout Timeline

Voluntary Jul '26

≥ AED 50M Jan '27

All others Jul '27

Government Oct '27

How it works with your ASP

Your ASP connects you to Peppol and the FTA.

You appoint one MoF-accredited ASP. We work with certified ASP partners.

OptiE-Invoice UAE extracts and validates ERP data, maps it to PINT AE and sends it to your ASP.

Your ASP exchanges the e-invoice with the buyer's ASP over Peppol and reports the Tax Data Document to the FTA.

Message Level Status from the ASP and FTA flows back into your ERP.

Hosting and security

Encrypted from your ERP to your ASP.

E-invoices are transmitted to your ASP over authenticated, encrypted APIs.

PKI and Peppol-network security are applied by the ASP under Ministerial Decision 168.

Hosting region and data retention are agreed for your deployment during scoping.

What the law requires

Key UAE e-invoicing rules.

Revenue of AED 50 million or more: appoint an ASP by 30 October 2026, go live on 1 January 2027.

All other businesses go live on 1 July 2027; government entities on 1 October 2027.

Each business uses one accredited ASP.

E-invoices must be issued within 14 business days.

Supplies between members of the same VAT tax group are excluded.

Administrative penalties apply under Cabinet Decision 106/2025.

Get Your Questions Answered

Still Have UAE e-Invoicing Doubts Before the Mandate?

Designed for UAE CFOs and compliance teams preparing for the mandate.

Mandatory from 1 January 2027 for businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more (ASP to be appointed by 30 October 2026) and from 1 July 2027 for all other businesses. Government entities follow from 1 October 2027. Voluntary onboarding has been open since July 2026. OptiE-Invoice UAE helps you meet the 14-business-day issuance window and avoid administrative penalties under Cabinet Decision 106/2025.

Is your UAE business e-invoice ready?

Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must appoint an ASP by 30 October 2026. See how OptiE-Invoice UAE prepares your SAP or non-SAP landscape. Get UAE-Ready Now →

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