{"id":137413,"date":"2026-05-10T07:06:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T07:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/user_manual\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d8%b9%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%84-%d9%84%d9%84%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%aa%d9%88%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%83%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%88%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%a9\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T12:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T12:55:43","slug":"complete-setup-of-uae-electronic-invoicing","status":"publish","type":"user_manual","link":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/en\/user_manual\/complete-setup-of-uae-electronic-invoicing\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Setup of UAE Electronic Invoicing"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The system enables you to issue electronic invoices compliant with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements, export them in XML format, and generate tax audit files. This guide covers all the steps required to properly configure the UAE Electronic Invoice system from start to finish.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”First: Activate the UAE Electronic Invoice Application” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1779014288026{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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  1. From the main menu, click “Settings<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to “App Manager<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n
  3. Find “UAE Electronic Invoice<\/strong>” under the “Sales Management<\/strong>” group.<\/li>\n
  4. Click “Activate<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n
  5. Click on the “Save<\/strong>” button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=”3d” message_box_color=”sky” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-book”]The UAE Electronic Invoice application will only appear if the account country is set to the United Arab Emirates.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Second: Review Default Taxes” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1779021409968{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When the account is created with the country set to UAE, the system automatically generates the following taxes. Make sure they exist before proceeding:<\/p>\n

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    1. From the main menu, click “Settings<\/strong>“, then select “Tax Settings<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n
    2. Verify that the following taxes exist:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Tax Name <\/strong><\/td>\nRate <\/strong><\/td>\nType<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Standard Rated (VAT)<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\nInclusive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Reverse Charges (VAT)<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\nInclusive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Zero Rated<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nInclusive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Exempt<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nInclusive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Intra GCC<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nInclusive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Amendments<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nInclusive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Excise<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nInclusive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=”3d” message_box_color=”alert-warning” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation-triangle”]If you deal with excise products such as tobacco, soft drinks, or energy drinks, ensure the Excise tax is also available.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Third: Configure UAE Electronic Invoice Settings” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1779021969220{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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      1. From the main menu, click “Sales<\/strong>“, then select “Sales<\/strong> Settings<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n
      2. Open the “UAE Electronic Invoice Settings<\/strong>” card.<\/li>\n
      3. Go to “General Settings<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”General Settings” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:right|color:%2304306b|line_height:2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1779022127265{margin-left: 120px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enter the following details related to your FTA tax profile:<\/p>\n