DigiTax is expanding into the United Arab Emirates after receiving pre-approval from the country’s Ministry of Finance to provide electronic invoicing services, positioning the Kenyan tax-technology company to support businesses as the UAE moves towards mandatory digital invoicing.
The expansion gives UAE businesses access to an e-invoicing platform designed to simplify compliance, improve the exchange of financial information and connect existing business systems with the country’s new digital tax framework. For DigiTax, the move also marks an important step in its international growth strategy.
The company is operating in the UAE through Namiri Technology Services LLC and has opened an office in Dubai. It has also started hiring for sales, account management, customer service and technical positions, creating new opportunities as it builds its local operation.
“It’s a privilege to launch in the UAE, a country that is deeply admired around the world for its forward-thinking,” said Caine Wanjau, CEO and co-founder of DigiTax. He added that the company is looking forward to supporting the enterprises and entrepreneurs contributing to the UAE’s continued growth.
Supporting businesses through the digital tax shift
The UAE is introducing electronic invoicing as part of a wider effort to digitise tax administration. Businesses with annual revenue of Dh50 million (US$13.6 million) or more will be required to comply with the new invoicing and reporting requirements from 1 January 2027, while other businesses will be brought into the system from 1 July 2027.
Under the new framework, companies will exchange structured electronic invoices through approved service providers instead of depending on paper documents or ordinary PDF invoices. The system is based on PINT AE, the UAE’s implementation of the international Peppol billing standard, and includes continuous transaction controls.
This shift is expected to increase demand for technology that allows companies to meet the new requirements without having to replace their existing accounting or enterprise systems. DigiTax’s platform is designed to provide that connection while helping businesses manage invoicing and compliance more efficiently.
The company says its platform has more than 50 API-ready integrations and has processed more than US$20 billion in invoices since launching in 2022. Its customers range from large enterprises to sole traders, while its operations already extend to markets including Nigeria and Zambia.
Ahmed Farouk, UAE Director of DigiTax, said the company’s experience in international markets gives it a strong foundation as it enters the UAE.
“We have a real advantage for businesses in the UAE because we already have a proven recipe for e-invoicing success built in international markets,” Farouk said. He pointed to security, ease of use and a strong focus on customer service as key elements of the company’s approach.
Dubai becomes a base for wider expansion
DigiTax’s entry comes as governments across markets increasingly use digital systems to improve tax administration and make compliance part of normal business transactions. Kenya’s experience with electronic invoicing has shown how invoice data can become an important tool for tax administration and return preparation.
The UAE now has an opportunity to build a similar digital layer in a market with a large multinational business community and sophisticated financial systems. For businesses, the transition will require preparation and technology that can meet the new regulatory and technical standards.
For DigiTax, the UAE operation is therefore both a local business opportunity and part of a larger international expansion plan. The company intends to enter 10 additional international markets in 2026, with Dubai expected to serve as an important base for that growth.
