UAE e-invoicing mandate starts July 2026

The AI Bookkeeper
for UAE Businesses

Automate your receipts, generate FTA-compliant e-invoices, and file VAT returns with confidence. Built for the UAE, powered by AI.

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Upcoming Regulation

UAE E-Invoicing Is Coming.
Is Your Business Ready?

The Federal Tax Authority is mandating electronic invoicing in phases. Non-compliance carries penalties of AED 5,000 per month.

Jul 2026

Pilot Phase

Large enterprises begin mandatory e-invoicing integration with FTA.

Jan 2027

Phase 1

All VAT-registered businesses must issue and receive e-invoices.

Jul 2027

Full Enforcement

Complete e-invoicing mandate with penalties for non-compliance.

Non-compliance penalty

AED 5,000 / month

Plus potential audit flags and reputational risk

Everything You Need to Stay Compliant

From scanning receipts to filing VAT returns, Daftar handles your entire bookkeeping workflow with AI precision.

Smart Receipt Scanner

Snap a photo of any receipt and our AI instantly extracts vendor, amount, VAT, and category. Supports Arabic and English receipts with 99% accuracy.

E-Invoice Generator

Create FTA-compliant e-invoices in seconds. Auto-populated from your client data with all mandatory ZATCA/FTA fields, QR codes, and XML exports.

Live Dashboard

Real-time visibility into revenue, expenses, VAT liability, and cash flow. Beautifully visualized so you always know where your business stands.

See How Daftar Compares

Stop wrestling with spreadsheets or paying for generic tools that don't understand UAE tax law.

Feature
Daftar
ExcelZoho BooksAccountant
Receipt handling
AI auto-scan & categorize
Manual entry
Basic OCR
Monthly batch
E-invoicing
FTA-ready, auto-generated
Not supported
Partial support
Manual creation
VAT returns
Auto-calculated & filed
Manual formulas
Semi-automated
Quarterly filing
AI features
Full AI categorization & insights
None
Limited
Human judgment
Monthly cost
From AED 99
Free (+ your time)
From AED 150
AED 2,000+

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

From signup to fully automated bookkeeping in under 10 minutes.

1

Connect

Upload bank statements, snap receipts, or connect your bank directly. Daftar ingests your financial data in seconds.

2

Automate

Our AI categorizes every transaction, matches receipts to expenses, calculates VAT, and generates compliant e-invoices automatically.

3

Relax

Focus on growing your business while Daftar keeps your books audit-ready and your VAT returns filed on time. No more spreadsheet stress.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free for 14 days. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Starter

Perfect for freelancers and solo entrepreneurs

AED 99/mo
  • Up to 50 receipts/month
  • Basic e-invoice generation
  • VAT return preparation
  • Single user
  • Email support
Most Popular

Business

Built for growing SMEs

AED 249/mo
  • Unlimited receipts
  • Advanced e-invoicing with XML/QR
  • Auto VAT filing
  • Up to 5 users
  • Bank statement import
  • AI categorization & insights
  • Priority support

Professional

Designed for accounting firms

AED 399/mo
  • Everything in Business
  • Unlimited users
  • Multi-entity management
  • Client portal
  • Custom reporting
  • API access
  • Dedicated account manager

All prices in AED. VAT not included. Annual billing saves 20%. View full plan comparison

Trusted by UAE Businesses

From freelancers in Dubai to enterprises in Abu Dhabi, businesses across the UAE rely on Daftar for their bookkeeping.

1,200+

UAE Businesses

99.9%

Uptime

50K+

Invoices Processed

4.9/5

Customer Rating

Bank-Grade Security

AES-256 encryption, UAE data residency, and SOC 2 Type II compliance.

FTA Compliant

Built to meet all Federal Tax Authority requirements for e-invoicing and VAT.

Bilingual Support

Full English and Arabic support with RTL interface and bilingual invoices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Daftar and UAE e-invoicing compliance.

Ready to Simplify Your Bookkeeping?

Join thousands of UAE businesses who trust Daftar with their finances. Get started in under 2 minutes.

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