{"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":"2026-05-18T08:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:34:15","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":"
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[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=\u201dFirst: Activate the UAE Electronic Invoice Application\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779014288026{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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  1. From the main menu, click \u201cSettings<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to \u201cApp Manager<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n
  3. Find \u201cUAE Electronic Invoice<\/strong>\u201d under the \u201cSales Management<\/strong>\u201d group.<\/li>\n
  4. Click \u201cActivate<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n
  5. Click on the \u201cSave<\/strong>\u201d 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=\u201d3d\u201d message_box_color=\u201dsky\u201d icon_fontawesome=\u201dfas fa-book\u201d]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=\u201dSecond: Review Default Taxes\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779021409968{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/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 \u201cSettings<\/strong>\u201c, then select \u201cTax Settings<\/strong>\u201c.<\/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=\u201d3d\u201d message_box_color=\u201dalert-warning\u201d icon_fontawesome=\u201dfas fa-exclamation-triangle\u201d]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=\u201dThird: Configure UAE Electronic Invoice Settings\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779021969220{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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      1. From the main menu, click \u201cSales<\/strong>\u201c, then select \u201cSales<\/strong> Settings<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n
      2. Open the \u201cUAE Electronic Invoice Settings<\/strong>\u201d card.<\/li>\n
      3. Go to \u201cGeneral Settings<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dGeneral Settings\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:right|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779022127265{margin-left: 120px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enter the following details related to your FTA tax profile:<\/p>\n