Is Your Business Ready for
Mandatory E-Invoicing?

Overview of the e-invoicing course, objectives, and global significance

• Introduction – Overview of the e-invoicing course and objectives
• What is e-invoice? – Definition and concept of electronic invoicing
• Need for e-invoice – Reasons for adopting e-invoicing in business
• Impact on the economy – How e-invoicing influences economic efficiency and transparency
• Global Shift of E-invoice – Worldwide adoption trends and best practices

Learn about the regulatory landscape and how e-invoicing has evolved globally and in the Middle East

• Regulatory Shifting – Changes in regulations driving e-invoice adoption
• Middle East status – Current e-invoicing landscape in the Middle East
• E-Invoice methods – Various technological approaches to e-invoicing
• Peppol – Introduction to the international Peppol framework
• Key stakeholders – Parties involved in the e-invoice ecosystem
• Evolution of UAE e-invoice – Timeline and milestones of UAE e-invoicing

Determine when e-invoicing applies to your business and understand exemptions

• Statutory provisions – Legal requirements governing e-invoices
• Applicability & exemptions – Businesses and transactions subject to e-invoicing rules
• E-Invoice Timelines – Deadlines and phases for compliance
• Eligible & non-eligible transactions – Transactions that must or need not follow e-invoice rules
• Invoice scenarios (PINT AE) – Practical examples using UAE's PINT AE system
• VAT vs E-Invoice – Differences between VAT reporting and e-invoicing
• E-invoice vs Financial statements – How e-invoices relate to accounting records

Master the technical architecture powering UAE e-invoicing

• UAE E-invoice model – Structure and functioning of UAE's e-invoice framework
• ISO 3166 – Country codes standard used in e-invoice data
• 5 Corner Model – Explanation of the PEPPOL 5C parties involved
• System readiness – Assessing IT readiness for e-invoice adoption
• PEPPOL Access Point (PEPPOL ID) – Role and identification of PEPPOL access points

Understand the consequences of non-compliance and common implementation challenges

• Statutory Penalties – Legal consequences of non-compliance
• Monetary penalties – Financial fines for violations
• Non-monetary penalties – Non-financial repercussions like reputational impact
• Challenges of e-invoice – Practical difficulties in implementing e-invoicing

Learn the technical data requirements for UAE e-invoices

• PINT AE – Overview of the UAE-specific e-invoice data platform
• Data Dictionary – Standardized list of required e-invoice data fields
• Use cases – data points – Examples of how data is utilized in e-invoicing
• Mandatory fields – Essential information required in every e-invoice

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of e-invoicing impact on your organization

• What impacts? 5Ps – Evaluating effects on System, Data, People, Process, and System Progression
• System Portfolio – Impact on IT systems and infrastructure
• Data Points – Impact on data quality and availability
• People – Impact on roles, responsibilities, and workforce
• Process – Impact on business workflows
• System Progression – Evolution of systems post e-invoice adoption
• Who shall impact? – Identifying stakeholders affected by changes
• What are the gaps? – Determining gaps in current systems and processes
• Who makes the change? – Assigning responsibilities for implementation
• What should be reported? – Defining reporting requirements and metrics

Build a practical roadmap for e-invoicing implementation

• GAP Analysis – Evaluating readiness and identifying gaps
• Evaluations of E-Invoice Adoption Options – Assessing different implementation strategies
• Designing Strategy – Planning the approach for adoption
• Timelines & roadmaps – Creating schedules for implementation
• Testing & implementations – Conducting trials and system deployment
• User manuals – Preparing guides for users and administrators
• Building the E-Invoice – Developing the e-invoice system or process

Learn how to select, evaluate, and work with ASPs

• ASP Job – Responsibilities of an Application Service Provider
• ASP Process Architectures – How ASPs integrate with business processes
• Support Services – Ongoing assistance provided by ASPs
• Selection of ASP – Criteria for choosing the right ASP
• ASP rights & obligations – Legal and operational responsibilities of ASPs

Prepare for successful production deployment

• When to go live? – Timing considerations for e-invoice activation
• How to enrol ASP – Steps to onboard an ASP
• FTA Compliances – Ensuring adherence to UAE Federal Tax Authority rules
• Post-implementations – Activities after system launch
• Data storage & retention – Guidelines for storing and retaining e-invoice data
• E-Invoice Benefits measurements – Tracking efficiency and compliance gains

Ensure ongoing compliance and prepare for future developments

• Future of VAT Compliance – Trends and expectations post e-invoice rollout
• Corner C6 Data Platform – Overview of the central data repository
• Security framework – Measures to ensure data safety
• FTA – PINT AE updates – Keeping up with updates from FTA and PINT AE
• Updates adoption mechanism – Process to implement regulatory or system updates
• System Progression – Continuous improvement of e-invoice systems

Consolidate learning and prepare for action

• Opportunity to change – Identifying areas for transformation through e-invoicing
• Key takeaways – Major insights from the course
• E-Invoice Matrix – Consolidated reference of e-invoice elements
• Q & A – Session for clarifying doubts and discussions