Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025 (as Amended) on Eligibility and Accreditation of E-Invoicing Service Providers

Republishes/amends the Accredited Service Provider eligibility, accreditation, ongoing evaluation and termination framework for the e-invoicing system, including two-year renewable accreditation periods. Amendment issued 29 April 2026; published 22 July 2026.

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Informational — relevant primarily to prospective Accredited Service Providers

Regulator: Federal Tax Authority
Type: Ministerial Decision
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 22 Jul 2026
Reference: Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025 (as amended)
Topic: E-Invoicing
Impact: Medium

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