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UAE E-Invoicing API Integration

Connect any ERP, billing platform or in-house application to UAE e-invoicing through an API: send invoice data, get validation results instantly and track every invoice to delivery.

API request ● 200 OK
InputInvoice data (JSON / XML)
OutputPINT AE e-invoice
ValidationInstant response
StatusCallbacks / polling
Delivered via Peppol✓ Tracked

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OVERVIEW

What This Means for You

Not every business runs a packaged ERP. Billing platforms, industry systems and in-house applications all produce invoices, and under UAE e-invoicing all of them must produce PINT AE e-invoices exchanged through an accredited service provider.

An API integration is the most direct route. Your system sends the invoice data, receives a validation result immediately and then follows the invoice through delivery and FTA reporting. Your developers work with a clear data structure instead of building the PINT AE format and Peppol exchange themselves.

API integration suits businesses whose invoices come from billing engines, subscription platforms, industry-specific software or applications built in-house. Instead of each system implementing the PINT AE format and the Peppol exchange, they send invoice data to one integration point and receive structured responses.

We work with your developers to agree the data contract, error handling and status updates, then provide a test environment where every invoice type can be tried before go-live. Documentation and examples are shared so your team can maintain the connection with confidence.

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PINT AE · PEPPOL
UAEE-invoicing for B2B
and B2G transactions

CAPABILITIES

What the API Integration Covers

Simple data in, compliant invoice out

Your system sends invoice data; the PINT AE XML is produced for you.

Instant validation

Errors are returned with the field and rule, so they can be fixed at source.

Status updates

Delivery, rejection and reporting statuses are returned to your system.

Secure by design

Authenticated access, encrypted transport and full audit trails.

COMMON CHALLENGES

What Usually Gets in the Way

These are the issues we see most often. Each one is planned for from the start, so it does not surface in the week before go-live.

01

Several invoicing systems

Different systems produce invoices in different formats and need one consistent route to compliance.

02

Developer time

Building PINT AE, validation and Peppol exchange in-house takes significant effort.

03

Error handling

Systems need clear, machine-readable errors to fix data at source.

04

Volume and reliability

Peak billing runs must not create duplicates or lost invoices.

THE UAE MODEL

How UAE E-Invoicing Works

The UAE uses a decentralised, Peppol-based "five-corner" model. Your invoice is created in your own system, validated and delivered by accredited service providers, and its tax data is reported to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as part of the same exchange.

Step 1

You create the invoice

In your ERP, accounting or billing system.

Step 2

It is validated

Checked against PINT AE and UAE rules.

Step 3

Your provider sends it

Your accredited service provider (ASP) exchanges it over Peppol.

Step 4

The buyer receives it

Delivered to the buyer's own service provider and system.

Step 5

The FTA is informed

Tax data is reported to the FTA.

HOW IT WORKS

From Your ERP to the FTA in Four Steps

01

Assess your system

We check your version, invoice types and where the UAE data fields already live.

02

Map the data

Your invoice data is mapped to the PINT AE format and the UAE data dictionary.

03

Connect and test

We link your system to an accredited service provider and test every invoice type end to end.

04

Go live with support

You switch on e-invoicing before your phase deadline, with our team on hand.

WORKED EXAMPLE

Example: An Invoice Sent via API

A typical request-and-response cycle for one invoice.

See It in a Demo →
  1. 1 Invoice data sentYour system sends the invoice data in the agreed structure.
  2. 2 Instant validationThe data is checked and errors are returned immediately if anything is missing.
  3. 3 PINT AE producedA compliant e-invoice is generated from the validated data.
  4. 4 Delivered over PeppolYour accredited service provider exchanges and reports the e-invoice.
  5. 5 Status returnedDelivery or rejection status is returned to your system.

WHY IT MATTERS

What You Gain

One route for every system

All invoicing systems use the same integration.

Less development

No need to build PINT AE and Peppol exchange yourselves.

Actionable errors

Clear messages that developers can fix quickly.

Real-time status

Delivery updates flow back automatically.

Secure

Authenticated, encrypted and fully logged.

Scales with you

Designed for growing volumes.

IN DETAIL

Technical Points We Plan For

Authentication and environment separation (test / live)
Idempotent submission so invoices are never sent twice
Error codes your developers can act on
Callbacks or polling for status updates
Volume peaks such as month-end billing
Document retrieval for archiving

BEFORE YOU GO LIVE

What to Have Ready

Having these ready before the assessment shortens the project and avoids surprises close to your deadline. Not sure where to start? Our free readiness checklists walk you through it.

Free readiness checklists →
  • A list of systems that create invoices
  • Sample invoices for each invoice type
  • Developer contacts for each system
  • Expected daily and peak volumes
  • Your chosen accredited service provider
  • Security and access requirements
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25+ years helping businesses
run compliant systems

WHY WEBTEL

A Partner for UAE E-Invoicing, Not Just a Vendor

  • 25+ years in enterprise technologyCompliance software, filings and ERP rollouts for thousands of businesses.
  • One team from setup to supportThe consultants who configure your system stay with you after go-live.
  • Built around local rulesEach country's e-invoicing, VAT and payroll rules are handled the way the authority expects.

FAQS

Common Questions

What does our development team need to build?+

Only the call that sends your invoice data and the handling of the responses. The PINT AE format, validation and Peppol exchange are handled for you.

Is there a test environment?+

Yes. Integrations are built and tested in a separate test environment before anything goes live.

Can the API handle high volumes?+

Yes. The integration is designed for batch and real-time submission, including month-end peaks. Expected volumes are confirmed during the assessment.

Which data formats can we send?+

Common structured formats such as JSON or XML are supported. The exact data contract is agreed with your developers.

How do we avoid sending the same invoice twice?+

Each submission carries a unique reference, so repeated calls for the same invoice are recognised and not sent twice.

Is documentation provided?+

Yes. Your developers receive documentation, sample requests and responses, and access to a test environment.

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