E-invoicing in UAE
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September 3, 2025
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce mandatory e-invoicing on all business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) transactions starting July 2026 under the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Hotels and resorts will also be part of this mandate. In UAE e-invoicing, invoices are issued, validated, and exchanged in FTA-approved XML formats through the Peppol network. This ensures compliance and maintains secure records of every transaction. The mandate applies to all B2B and B2G transactions of hotels and resorts including those not registered for VAT. Even properties serving only individual tourists (B2C) must join the e-invoicing system to receive purchase invoices from suppliers.
This blog explains UAE E-invoicing for hotels and resorts, covering compliance requirements, operational benefits, practical examples, and how flick network ensures a smooth transition without disrupting daily operations.
UAE e-invoicing makes all B2B and B2G transactions digital. Hotels and resorts also need to follow this rule in order to keep financial records accurate and secure. All invoices issued on a corporate client, an event organizer, or a government entity must follow FTA-approved XML formats. Each invoice will be validated in real time and submitted through Peppol. This process will reduce errors and prevent delays in financial operations across departments.
Hotels and resorts that receive invoices from suppliers of travel services, transport, or event management will also fall under this rule. Even businesses that serve only B2C customers will need to onboard FTA e-invoicing in order to receive purchase documents from suppliers through Peppol. All invoices will be structured, validated, and stored digitally on the FTA system to ensure compliance, strengthen audit readiness, and support smooth financial operations across the property.
Mandatory e-invoicing will also cover all B2B and B2G transactions for hotels and resorts in the UAE. Any invoice issued to a corporate client, government delegation, or event organizer will need to comply with FTA requirements. Hotels managing conferences, weddings, or international business travel will generate frequent B2B invoices that must be digital. Resorts offering long-term stay packages or group bookings for other businesses will also follow the mandate.
Any hotel or resort that will receive invoices from a supplier such as a travel company, transport provider, or event planner through Peppol will need to join the e-invoicing system to access purchase documents electronically. Businesses serving only B2C customers will also need to onboard to the system, This will make every transaction of a hotel or resort operation compliant with FTA rules.
Each invoice will be fully transparent and securely stored on the approved digital platform. The system will enable accurate tracking of financial records, provide reliable access to purchase documents, and maintain readiness for audits across all departments, keeping operations efficient and aligned with regulatory requirements**.**
Hotels and resorts will need to capture all required invoice data in XML format to comply with UAE E-invoicing. This will include details of the supplier and customer, invoice number, date, service description, quantity, price, VAT when applicable, and the total amount. Each invoice will be checked in real-time on the FTA network before submission.
Hotels must keep records of any corrections, credit notes, or cancellations within the system to maintain accurate financial data. The process will ensure that invoices are complete and validated and that they are stored on the approved digital platform. This will enable smooth transaction tracking and support audit readiness while maintaining operational reliability across all hotel and resort financial activities.
Capturing accurate data will reduce rejection risks and enable smooth financial audits. For example, a resort hosting an international business conference will issue an XML invoice directly to the client with all required details. The invoice will be validated instantly by FTA and delivered securely through Peppol, maintaining compliance across all transactions and keeping hotel operations efficient and error-free.
Flick Network allows hotels and resorts to follow UAE e-invoicing rules without replacing existing property management or ERP systems. The platform connects directly with booking and billing software to create, validate, and submit invoices according to Federal Tax Authority requirements.
Here is how flick network makes compliance simple for hotels and resorts:
Hotels and resorts in the UAE rely on various ERP and accounting systems to manage operations efficiently. flick network integrates seamlessly with these platforms via APIs to ensure smooth FTA e-invoicing compliance.
Hotels and resorts should review all current billing and invoicing processes to identify B2B and B2G transactions that fall under mandatory e-invoicing. The next step is integrating property management or ERP systems with an FTA-compliant platform like flick network for generating and submitting invoices digitally. Staff training is essential to handle XML invoices and manage corrections or credit notes within the system.
Hotels must coordinate with suppliers to ensure purchase documents are delivered through Peppol without delays. Adopting early helps avoid disruptions when the mandate starts in July 2026 and makes sure finance teams keep accurate records and follow all FTA rules.
Starting July 2026, mandatory UAE e-invoicing will apply to all B2B and B2G transactions in hotels and resorts, even for businesses without VAT registration. A hotel or resort that issues invoices to corporate clients or government delegations or event organizers will need to comply with the rules of the FTA. This will help avoid penalties and delays on payments and reduce the risk of audits. The system will provide faster billing and accurate financial records and full alignment with the requirements of the Federal Tax Authority.
Flick will handle generating, validating, and submitting invoices directly on the FTA system while securing submissions, storing records reliably, and maintaining audit readiness. This ensures that hotels and resorts transition smoothly, keep daily operations efficient, reduce manual work, and remain compliant on every transaction. As a result, staff can focus on guest services, supplier coordination, and maintaining accurate financial records across all departments without disruption.
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