Summary
The UAE's upcoming e-invoicing mandate scheduled to go live effective Jan 01st 2027 represents one of the most significant changes to the country's tax and business compliance landscape. As organisations prepare for the transition to a structured electronic invoicing framework, finance, tax, and technology teams will need to rethink traditional invoicing processes and embrace new digital reporting requirements.
This webinar will provide a practical guide to understanding the e-invoicing ecosystem, the anticipated regulatory framework, and the steps businesses should be taking today to prepare for tomorrow's requirements. Through expert insights and real-world perspectives, attendees will learn how e-invoicing will impact business opera-tions, financial controls, customer and supplier relationships, and overall compliance strategies.
Beyond meeting regulatory obligations, the session will explore how organisations can leverage e-invoicing to streamline processes, improve data accuracy, reduce administrative burdens, and accelerate their broader digital transformation journey.
This session will be led by our FCPA member Scott Cairns, Managing Director at Creation Business Consultants who will share how he and his organisation have been supporting organisations comply with this new mandate.
UAE time zone: GMT +4 If you need assistance registering for the event, please contact uae@cpaaustralia.com.au
Learning Outcomes:
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the UAE e-invoicing mandate and its implications for businesses, including key regulatory requirements, implementation timelines, and compliance obligations.
- Assess an organisation's readiness for e-invoicing implementation by identifying required changes to finance processes, data management practices, and technology systems.
- Develop a practical roadmap for compliance and digital transformation, leveraging e-invoicing to improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and enhance financial reporting.
Speaker
Take a look at our speaker scheduled for this event.
Scott Cairns FCPA (Aust.)
Managing Director at Creation Business Consultants
Scott Cairns is the Founder and Managing Director of Creation Business Consultants, a multi-jurisdictional corporate advisory firm operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Hong Kong. A Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA) with more than 25 years of global finance and executive leadership experience, Scott has built a distinguished career advising multinational corporations, investment groups, and family offices on business growth, corporate transformation, cross-border structuring, and mergers and acquisitions.
Before establishing Creation Business Consultants, Scott held senior finance and executive leadership positions with leading global organisations, including Hyundai, Deloitte, and Siemens, where he gained extensive experience navigating complex, high-growth markets across the Middle East and internationally.
Scott holds an MBA from Murdoch University, a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Monash University, and a Graduate Diploma in Business and Management from Deakin University. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Heriot-Watt University.
A recognised business leader and thought leader, Scott is a sought-after speaker who has contributed insights at events hosted by CPA Australia, Austrade, Morgan Stanley, and Arabian Business. His commentary and expertise have been featured in leading publications including Forbes, Arabian Business, Gulf Business, Khaleej Times, and Arab News.
His professional achievements have earned significant recognition, including the Monash Business School Alumni Award for Professional Achievement (2025) and finalist nominations for Australian Business Person of the Year in both 2022 and 2024.
