UAE E‑Invoicing Readiness and Key VAT Regulatory Updates - Webinar

Crowe is pleased to host an upcoming webinar focused on two critical areas impacting businesses in the UAE: E‑Invoicing readiness and key VAT regulatory updates. The first session will provide a comprehensive overview of the UAE e‑Invoicing framework, covering implementation timelines, excluded transactions, critical data field requirements, IT system compatibility, and common business use cases. The session will also address risk mitigation, readiness assessments, post‑implementation reviews, and practical challenges faced before and after go‑live highlighting the vital role of tax consultants in ensuring a smooth and compliant transition.

The second session will focus on recent UAE VAT regulatory developments, including VAT Law and Procedure changes effective January 2026, the five‑year VAT refund limitation, revised VAT penalties applicable from April 2026, and updates on the profit margin scheme. Participants will also gain insights into VAT treatment on scrap sales, customs re‑routing under the UAE–Oman Green Corridor, and the evolving role of tax agents. This webinar is designed to equip finance, tax, and compliance professionals with the knowledge needed to stay ahead of regulatory change and manage VAT obligations with confidence.

Topics Covered:

E-Invoicing: 40 Minutes

Speaker: Deepak Variyam – Director (Indirect Tax)

1. E-Invoicing Overview and expediting Implementation to match timelines
2. Excluded activities in E-Invoicing
3. Data fields & Business use case scenarios for E-Invoicing
4. Make your IT system compatible and rollout with E-Invoicing
5. Avoid Risk of Penalty Regime
6. Readiness Assessment – Business process and IT System Gap Analysis
7. Post implementation review by Crowe tax team.
8. Key Challenges before and after
9. Importance of tax consultant in E-Invoicing readiness
10. Key Takeaways for smooth transition for E-Invoicing.

UAE VAT Regulatory Updates: 20 minutes

Speaker: Umais Butt (Senior Manager – Indirect Tax)

1. VAT Law & Procedure Changes (Jan 2026)

2. Five‑Year VAT Refund Limitation

3. Revised VAT Penalties (Effective 16 Apr 2026)

4. Profit Margin Scheme Update

5. VAT on Scrap Sales – Cabinet Decision

6. VAT on Customs Re‑Routing, Oman & UAE Green Corridor

7. Updated Role of Tax Agents