Gateley Middle East has entered a strategic partnership with Dubai‑based Dariba Technologies, known as Daribatech, to help firms meet the upcoming UAE eInvoicing compliance requirements that start on 1 January 2027 for the first phase of eligible companies.
Combined expertise simplifies a complex rollout
The alliance merges Gateley Middle East’s legal and tax advisory capabilities with Daribatech’s accredited eInvoicing platform. Daribatech is listed by the UAE Ministry of Finance as an Accredited Service Provider for the new framework.
Under the deal, the two firms will assess a company’s readiness, tackle tax and operational issues, install the appropriate technology, conduct testing and validation, and keep clients audit‑ready as rules evolve.
Key deadlines push businesses toward early action
Businesses generating annual revenues of AED 50 million or more must select an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026. Failure to do so could jeopardize compliance when the mandatory go‑live date arrives on 1 January 2027.
Renan Ozturk, partner and head of tax at Gateley Middle East, said, “Our exclusive partnership with Daribatech combines our specialist tax and legal expertise with one of the region’s leading tax technology solutions, helping businesses implement e‑invoicing with confidence and efficiency.”
Jay Richie, co‑founder & CEO at Daribatech, added, “This partnership combines the most advanced tax technology with leading, trusted advisory expertise, helping businesses manage e‑invoicing requirements with confidence and ease. We believe the collaboration is a significant development, giving clients enhanced confidence and full‑service capability.”
Both parties stress that the collaboration reflects a broader move toward integrated advisory and technology services, which many firms see as essential for staying competitive in a digitising tax environment.
For companies unfamiliar with digital invoicing, the shift means moving from paper or ad‑hoc electronic formats to a standardized, government‑linked system that reports invoice data in real time. This change can reduce manual errors but also demands new processes and staff training.
Early testing avoids last‑minute issues.
The two firms say they are positioned to guide businesses through the transition, from initial readiness checks to ongoing compliance support. Their joint offering is intended to reduce the risk of penalties and streamline the adoption of the new tax infrastructure.
Clients that engage early will have more time to test their systems, address any gaps, and avoid the rush that typically follows regulatory deadlines. The partnership aims to make that early engagement as smooth as possible.
