Recent VAT Developments & E-Invoicing Integration
Essential Insights for UAE Businesses Navigating the Latest VAT Changes
Understand the latest FTA Decisions, VAT Directives and upcoming E-Invoicing requirements—and what they mean for your business.
10th September 2026
4:00PM Onwards
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Introduction
Let’s be clear: UAE VAT compliance is changing.
New FTA Decisions, VAT Directives and the upcoming E-Invoicing regime are bringing greater focus to supplier verification, transaction integrity, record-keeping and digital compliance.
And these changes don’t affect the tax team alone.
They can impact procurement, finance, accounts payable, ERP systems and the way your business maintains supporting documentation.
This webinar is designed to cut through the noise and give you a clear picture of what’s changing, what it means for your business, and what you should do next.
We’ll walk you through:
The evolution of UAE VAT compliance and the move towards digital compliance
FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 and supplier verification requirements
FTA Decision No. 4 of 2026 and accounting records
The key 2026 VAT Directives and their practical implications
The UAE E-Invoicing framework and implementation roadmap
How VAT developments connect with E-Invoicing readiness
A practical action plan for businesses
Whether you’re reviewing your VAT controls today or just beginning to assess the impact of these changes, this session will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
What You'll Gain in This Session
This session is built around one goal: you leave knowing what has changed, why it matters, and what to do next.
01
Understand What Has Changed
Identify the key VAT compliance developments businesses need to be aware of in 2026.
02
Strengthen Supplier & Input VAT Controls
Understand how supplier verification and transaction validation can affect procurement and Input VAT recovery.
03
Improve Tax Record Management
Understand the implications of electronic records, digitisation and accounting-system accessibility.
04
Understand the 2026 VAT Directives
Get a practical overview of the five directives and their implications for businesses.
05
Prepare for E-Invoicing
Understand the UAE E-Invoicing framework, PEPPOL-based model and implementation roadmap.
06
Identify Your Readiness Gaps
Know what your finance, tax, procurement and ERP teams should review before implementation
Connecting VAT Compliance With E-Invoicing
VAT developments and E-Invoicing are not separate conversations.
Supplier validation, transaction authenticity, digital audit trails and record integrity are all becoming increasingly important in the UAE’s digital tax environment.
We’ll show you how these developments connect and what that means for your business.
Who Should Attend This Webinar?
CFOs & Finance Directors
Tax Managers & VAT Teams
Finance & Accounting Teams
Procurement & Vendor Management Teams
ERP & IT System Managers
Business Owners & Senior Management
If you are responsible for tax, finance, procurement, accounting or business systems, this session will help you understand where the changes may affect your organisation.
About the Speaker
CA Vibha Malik Modi
Co-Founder, Horizon Biz Consultancy | Chartered Accountant (ICAEW & ICAI)
With over 15 years of experience across the UAE and global markets, Vibha Malik Modi brings a rare combination of technical depth and practical advisory insight. As a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant and Co-Founder of Horizon Biz Consultancy, she has advised 500+ businesses ranging from startups to multinational groups on VAT, corporate tax, compliance, and cross-border structuring.
Her strength lies in simplifying complex regulatory frameworks into actionable strategies for businesses. Whether it is VAT, corporate tax, or evolving compliance landscapes like e-invoicing, Vibha is known for her clarity-driven approach and ability to translate regulations into real business decisions.
She has been actively leading industry conversations around UAE tax transformation, helping businesses move from reactive compliance to structured readiness.
Prepare for the Next Phase of UAE Tax Compliance
Understand the changes. Know what they mean for your business. Prepare before they become an operational challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this webinar?
CFOs, finance and accounting professionals, tax and VAT teams, procurement teams, ERP/IT professionals, business owners and senior management.
What will be covered under FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026?
Supplier due diligence, supplier verification, risk assessment, transaction validation, procurement and vendor onboarding, and Input VAT recovery implications.
What will be covered under FTA Decision No. 4 of 2026?
Tax records, supporting documents, electronic retention, digitisation, accounting systems and document management considerations.
Will the webinar cover the 2026 VAT Directives?
Yes. The session covers all five directives outlined in the webinar agenda.
Will E-Invoicing be covered?
Yes. We’ll cover the UAE E-Invoicing framework, PEPPOL-based decentralized model, implementation roadmap and business and ERP implications.
Will the webinar cover practical business readiness?
Yes. The session concludes with practical areas businesses can review across supplier controls, VAT governance, records and ERP readiness.
Recent VAT Developments
& E-Invoicing Integration
Don’t Wait Until the Changes Affect Your Business.
Get Ready Now.
Understand what’s changing, what it means for your organisation, and what you should be doing next.