Businesses that fall under the scope of UAE e-invoicing framework must appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP). The ASP connects the business to the UAE’s e-invoicing network and supports the exchange and reporting of electronic invoices and credit notes.
Tally is an ASP in the list of approved e-invoicing service providers published by the Federal Tax Austhority (FTA). Selecting Tally as your ASP means formally appointing Tally Software Solutions to provide e-invoicing services for your business. For TallyPrime users, you can select Tally as your ASP direclty from TallyPrime.
This guide explains how to select Tally as your ASP step by step.
Things to know before selecting Tally as your ASP
Keep the following points in mind before starting the ASP selection process.
- Use the correct ASP name
On the ASP selection screen, look for and select Tally Software Solutions FZCO. TallyPrime is the name of the software, not the legal name displayed for ASP appointment.
- Upgrade to the latest version of TallyPrime
Make sure you are using TallyPrime 7.1 that supports UAE e-invoicing onboarding. Upgrade to TallyPrime 7.1 to begin your ASP selection journey.
- Keep your Tally.NET ID credentials ready
You will need your Tally.NET ID credentials to enable the e-invoicing onboarding options in TallyPrime.
- Keep your EmaraTax credentials ready
The ASP appointment is completed through EmaraTax. You must therefore have valid credentials and access to your EmaraTax account.
- Select the correct VAT-registered business
If more than one VAT-registered business is available under the EmaraTax account, select the business for which Tally is being appointed as the ASP. Check the legal name and Tax Registration Number (TRN) before submitting the request.
How to select Tally as your ASP: Step-by-step process
The process begins in TallyPrime, continues on the EmaraTax portal and concludes when the registration status is updated in TallyPrime.
Step 1: Begin e-invoicing onboarding in TallyPrime
Open the company for which you want to complete e-invoicing onboarding and follow these steps:
- Go to Gateway of Tally and select Exchange from the menu.
- Select All VAT Options.
- Select e-Invoice Login & Logout.
- Enter your credentials to enable your Tally.NET ID.
- Complete the sign-up form to enable your registered email address for e-invoicing.
Step 2: Registration on the EmaraTax portal
Once the initial onboarding is completed in TallyPrime, a dialogue box appears prompting you to press V to open the EmaraTax portal directly:
- Press V to open the EmaraTax portal.
- Log in using your existing EmaraTax credentials.
- Select your VAT-registered business.
If multiple businesses appear, verify the legal name and Tax Registration Number carefully. The ASP will be appointed for the business selected at this stage.
Step 3: Select Tally Software Solutions FZCO as your ASP
On the ASP selection screen:
- Find and select Tally Software Solutions FZCO.
- Enter the requested information.
- Review the details for accuracy.
- Select Submit to confirm the appointment.
Do not exit before the request has been submitted successfully. The ASP name, business information and VAT registration details should all be checked before submission.
Step 4: Return to TallyPrime and refresh the status
After submitting the ASP appointment through EmaraTax:
- Return to the TallyPrime screen.
- Press S (Refresh Status).
- Allow TallyPrime to retrieve the latest registration status.
The status may not change until it has been refreshed after completing the EmaraTax process.
To verify you have selected Tally as your ASP go to E-INVOICING > ASP in TallyPrime. A confirmation message will be displayed aloing with your Peppol ID generated. These details indicate that Tally has been successfully appointed for the selected business.
What happens after you appoint Tally as your ASP?
Appointing an ASP is an important compliance milestone, but it does not by itself make the business completely ready for UAE e-invoicing. The next step is to prepare the data and transactions that will be used to generate compliant electronic invoices.
- Populate your Party, Item, Unit of Measurement (UoM), and Currency masters with the necessary regulatory details.
- Ensure all ledgers are configured in alignment with the latest e-invoicing requirements.
- Record sales transactions to familiarise your team with the new e-invoice workflow.
- Utilise built-in e-invoice reports to track the readiness status of all transactions.
Why select Tally as your ASP?
Selecting Tally as your ASP connects e-invoicing with TallyPrime where your business transactions are already recorded. From creating an invoice to exchanging it through the Peppol network, the entire process is managed through TallyPrime without requiring a separate e-invoicing application.
Here are some benefits of selecting Tally as your ASP:
- Tally offers a fully integrated ERP and ASP ecosystem, allowing businesses to use the same software for e-invoicing and ASP services
- Built-in validations, end-to-end e-invoicing and VAT compliance, and real-time reporting help simplify workflows
- There is no incremental pricing model – your customers can enjoy unlimited companies, unlimited users, and unlimited e-invoices with a single TallyPrime license
- Tally offers a fully integrated accounting, inventory management, compliance and e-invoicing experience through TallyPrime, an all-in-one software
Not using TallyPrime yet?
TallyPrime is the preferred choice of 67k+ UAE businesses for all their business operations. Offline capability, cloud access, customisations specific to your business needs and the integrated experience is what makes TallyPrime the preferred choice for business owners.
Here are the benefits of choosing TallyPrime as your e-invoicing solution:
- Avoid duplicate data entry
Invoices are created directly in TallyPrime using the transaction and master data already available. TallyPrime then sends the required invoice information to the ASP for validation and exchange, eliminating the need to enter the same information in another system.
- Automate the complete e-invoicing process
Invoice creation, validation, Peppol exchange, delivery and status updates take place through one connected workflow. Businesses do not have to manually upload or download XML files, PDFs or invoice data at different stages of the process.
- Identify errors before submission
TallyPrime performs business-level validations before an invoice is submitted. This helps identify missing mandatory information, incorrect tax details and master-data issues that could otherwise result in invoice rejection.
- Track invoice status in real time
Users can check whether an e-invoice has been sent, delivered, accepted or rejected directly from TallyPrime. Finance teams do not need to log in to a separate ASP portal simply to monitor an invoice.
- Maintain master data in one place
Customer VAT and TRN details, item classifications, tax rates and company information are maintained in TallyPrime. The same information is used while generating and processing electronic invoices, helping maintain consistency across transactions.
- Keep accounts, VAT and e-invoices aligned
Sales, purchases, VAT information and e-invoice statuses remain connected within TallyPrime. This built-in reconciliation provides a clearer view of transactions and supports VAT return preparation and audits.
- Stay aligned with UAE e-invoicing requirements
TallyPrime is regularly updated to support the latest compliance requirements. Businesses can adapt to regulatory changes without having to redesign their existing accounting and invoicing processes.
- Protect business data and control access
Credentials and digital certificates are managed securely, while user-level controls and audit trails remain within TallyPrime. This helps businesses control who can create, submit and review e-invoicing transactions.
- Improve finance-team productivity
Finance teams can create invoices, correct errors, track their status and review accounts within a single application. With fewer manual activities and less switching between systems, invoices can be processed faster and with less administrative effort.
Click here to see Tally Software Solutions in the MoF list of pre-approved e-invoicing service providers.
