FTA Accredited Software List: How to Read the UAE Register and Check Your Vendor

What Is the FTA Accredited Software List, and What Does It Look Like Today?

UAE business owners who choose accounting software by a vendor’s “FTA accredited” badge rarely check the Federal Tax Authority’s own page, and that gap can leave them on the wrong tool at filing time. The register names a specific version and a validity date, so a listing can lapse, and a listing for accounting does not mean the vendor is accredited for e-invoicing, which the Ministry of Finance governs separately.

The FTA-accredited software list is the Tax Accounting Software Register (TASR) that the Federal Tax Authority publishes on tax.gov.ae, and reading it correctly takes about 10 minutes. This guide shows a dated snapshot of the register, explains every field, separates the FTA list from the Ministry of Finance list, gives a verification routine, and explains how Wafeq appears on both.

What Is the Tax Accounting Software Register?

The Tax Accounting Software Register is the FTA’s public list of software that vendors have declared meets its published requirements for record keeping. Vendors that submit a written declaration that their software meets the FTA’s requirements may be listed, and each entry names the vendor, the software, its version, and how long the listing is valid.

The requirements focus on three capabilities: producing the FTA Audit File (FAF), producing the VAT return file that populates the return on the FTA portal, and issuing compliant tax invoices and credit or debit notes. In practice, these turn into a short list of technical features that every UAE accounting system needs, from VAT 201 mapping to a protected audit trail.

What Does the Register Show Today?

On 30 October 2026, the FTA register showed 44 entries across four pages; the first 12 are reproduced below with version and validity. The page itself was last updated on 9 October 2026. Entries change as vendors renew, add versions, or lapse, so treat this table as a dated example and read the live page before you decide.

Read also: What Specific Features Must Software Have to Be Considered FTA Approved in the UAE?

How Do You Read a Single Entry on the FTA List?

Each register entry has four fields that matter: legal vendor name, software name, listed version, and the date the listing is valid until. Check all four against what you actually run, because a vendor name alone proves very little. The sections below explain what to look for in each field.

Vendor Name: Which Legal Entity Is Listed?

The vendor name on the register is the legal entity that signed the declaration, which can differ from the brand you see in marketing. For example, TallyPrime is listed under Tally Software Solutions FZCO, and Wafeq under Wafeq FZ-LLC.

Match the legal name to the entity on your contract and invoice. If a reseller, implementation partner, or regional distributor sells you the software, ask whether the listing belongs to the software vendor or to the partner.

Software Name and Version: Is Your Exact Product Listed?

The register lists a named software release, so confirm that the exact product and version you use appears, not just a sibling product. A vendor with an accounting package and a separate ERP may have only one of them listed.

Version labels differ. Cloud vendors tend to use a year or release number, for example “2026” or “26”, while installed software uses numbered releases such as 6.2. If you run an older installed release, ask the vendor in writing whether it is covered by the current listing or has been superseded.

Valid Till: How Current Is the Listing?

The valid-till date shows how long the current listing runs, and FTA accreditation lasts one year from approval and payment. A date in the past means the listing has expired or is awaiting renewal, and it is worth asking the vendor what has changed.

Because every listing carries a date, a screenshot of the register is only meaningful if it shows the date it was taken. Keep one in your compliance file when you choose a vendor, and check again at each annual renewal of your own subscription.

What If the Valid-Till Date Is Blank?

A blank validity field means no date was displayed, so ask the FTA or the vendor to confirm the listing status in writing. In the snapshot above, two of the first twelve entries show no date.

Do not assume either way. A blank can reflect a recent addition that is still being updated, but it can also be a display issue. A vendor that is confident in its listing should be able to send you FTA confirmation.

Read also: How to Choose the Right FTA-Compliant VAT Accounting Software for Your UAE Business

What Does the FTA Accredited Software List Not Tell You?

The register is a vendor-declaration listing, so it doesn't prove your setup is compliant, the software is mandatory, or e-invoicing is possible. Many “FTA approved” claims in marketing stretch the listing further than the FTA’s own wording does. These five limits are the ones buyers most often miss.

Is Listed Software Mandatory for UAE Businesses?

No published rule we found requires using software from the register, so the list is a buying aid, not a legal requirement. Commentary on the VAT law has said that the legislation does not prescribe accredited accounting software, and that what matters is that your system lets you meet the record-keeping and filing rules.

That said, a listing is a practical signal that the vendor has committed to the FTA’s requirements, so it is a sensible first filter. Confirm the current position with the FTA if your contract or lender requires listed software.

Does the FTA Test the Software, or Does the Vendor Declare It?

The FTA’s process is a written declaration: vendors confirm that their software meets the requirements, and the FTA may list them after reviewing the application. That is why the register describes “listing” rather than certification, and why you should still test the software yourself.

The FTA’s own guidance on how a vendor becomes accredited sets out the steps. Some third-party articles describe the register as proof that the FTA tested every function. The FTA’s wording does not say so, which is why this guide asks you to run your own VAT report and audit-file test in a trial.

Does a Listing Cover Every Version of the Software?

No, a listing names a version and a validity date, so older or newer releases may not be covered until the vendor updates its entry. Cloud products change continuously, so vendors use a labeled release for the listing and renew it each year.

Ask your vendor which release your account runs and whether it falls under the current listing. For installed software, check that your installed release matches the listed version.

Does the FTA List Also Cover E-Invoicing?

No, the FTA register covers tax accounting software, while the right to send UAE e-invoices comes from the Ministry of Finance’s Accredited Service Provider list. A product can appear on one list and not the other, so check both if you need accounting and e-invoicing from the same vendor.

The right to send e-invoices comes from the Ministry of Finance, which accredits providers that validate, convert, and transmit each invoice. Wafeq’s guide explains: what an Accredited Service Provider is and why e-invoicing is not legal without one, The next section compares the two lists side by side.

Does a Listing Test Your Own Configuration?

No, a listing says nothing about how your tax codes, chart of accounts, or invoice templates are set up. That set-up is where most filing errors come from, so even listed software can produce wrong returns if a tax code is misapplied or a reverse charge entry is missed.

Use the vendor’s support and an adviser to check your set-up in the first month, and run the VAT report against your own working papers before you file. Two checks catch most problems: comparing your invoices with the mandatory VAT invoice fields, and confirming that every purchase from a foreign supplier is handled correctly under the reverse charge rules.

Read also: Why Use FTA-Approved Software for Quarterly VAT Returns in the UAE?

FTA List or Ministry of Finance List: Which One Do You Need?

Use the FTA register to check accounting software, and the Ministry of Finance ASP list to check who can transmit e-invoices. The two lists answer different questions and are maintained by different authorities. Most businesses will eventually need a vendor that appears on the right list for each job.

Which List Governs E-Invoicing?

The Ministry of Finance ASP list governs e-invoicing; appointment is due 30 October 2026 for AED 50 million revenue or more, otherwise 31 March 2027. Go-live dates are 1 January 2027 and 1 July 2027, and the scope is B2B and B2G invoices.

If your accounting vendor is not an ASP itself, you will need a separate provider and an integration, so it pays to know how to choose an Accredited Service Provider before the deadline. Wafeq describes the platform side on UAE e-invoicing page, where e-invoicing is included in the plan.

Can Software Be on One List and Not the Other?

Yes, a product can be on the FTA register without being an e-invoicing provider, and an ASP can exist without an FTA listing. That is why you should ask each vendor for both statuses separately, with the entry visible on the official page.

Third-party comparisons also differ in how they count and label providers, so rely on the official pages rather than a blog’s table.

Read also: UAE E-Invoicing Timeline: Don't Miss Your ASP Deadline or Go-Live Date

How Do You Verify a Vendor on the FTA List in 10 Minutes?

Verify a vendor in six steps: open the page, search, match the entity, match the version, read the date, and save a record. Do this before you sign, and again at each renewal. It takes about ten minutes and protects you from relying on a badge.

1. Open the register. Go to tax.gov.ae, then Tax Support, then Tax Accounting Software Vendors. The page shows the number of entries and a search box.
2. Search by vendor or product. Type the vendor or product name. The search covers the vendor section only.
3. Match the legal entity. Compare the vendor name with the entity on your quotation and contract.
4. Match product and version. Confirm the software name and the version, and ask the vendor which release you will run.
5. Read the valid-till date. Make sure the date is in the future, and note how many months remain.
6. Save a dated record. Take a screenshot showing the date, or save the page, and file it with your vendor assessment.

Which Vendor Claims Should Make You Ask More Questions?

Treat “FTA approved”, “FTA certified”, and “fully accredited” as prompts to check the register, which is a dated, declaration-based listing. The table pairs each common claim with what to verify.

Read also: Is Your Billing FTA-Ready? How to Choose Invoicing Software in the UAE

How Does a Vendor Get on the FTA Accredited Software List, and Why Do Dates Lapse?

A vendor submits a written declaration of compliance, the FTA reviews it, and the listing lasts one year after approval and payment. Because the listing is annual, every entry carries a valid-till date and must be renewed. That is why a snapshot of the register goes out of date quickly.

What must the software be able to do?

Listed software must produce the FTA Audit File, generate the VAT return file, and issue compliant tax invoices and credit or debit notes. The FTA’s requirements document, first published in 2017, describes the file formats the software must support.

The FAF is a standard export of accounting information that lets the FTA audit a business’s records, and the VAT return file is designed to populate the return on the FTA portal.

What does Listing cost, and how long does it last?

The FTA charges AED 10,000 per application after approval, and accreditation lasts one year before it must be renewed. Renewal requires the vendor to confirm again that the software remains compliant with the requirements.

Why Might a Good Vendor Show an Expired or Missing Date?

A good vendor can show an old or blank date during renewal or a version change, so ask for an explanation first. The point of the date is to prompt a question, not to deliver a verdict.

A reliable vendor will tell you whether a renewal is in progress, share the FTA’s confirmation when it arrives, and explain which release you are running in the meantime.

Read also: Mastering VAT Compliance: The Ultimate Guide to FTA Approved Accounting Software

What should you do if a Listing is Expired, missing, or unclear?

Ask the vendor for written confirmation of its listing status, recheck the FTA page, and test the software on your own data. Match your action to what you found on the register. The table below covers the most common situations.

In every case, the safest step is to compare the software with what an accounting system must support under UAE e-invoicing and tax rules and to run a real VAT report before the quarter-end deadline.

Read also: E-invoicing readiness checklist for SMEs in the UAE: 10 things to do before October 2026

Where Does Wafeq Appear on These Lists?

Wafeq FZ-LLC appears on the FTA register as Wafeq, version 26, and Wafeq’s UAE page states ASP accreditation number 129932. Check both entries on the official pages, because each carries its own date or status and can change.

On the FTA register page, we read that on 30 October 2026, the Wafeq entry showed a valid-till date of August 2026. Because every entry is dated, read the current entry on the FTA page when you evaluate Wafeq, in the same way you would for any vendor. On the e-invoicing side, check the Wafeq entry on the Ministry of Finance ASP list.

What does Wafeq provide beyond the listing?

Wafeq generates a VAT report in the FTA return layout, flags invoices without tax, and includes e-invoicing, so you can test these capabilities. Run these tests in the free trial rather than relying on any badge, ours included.

• VAT report: generated from recorded transactions in the FTA return layout, with a VAT Checklist that flags invoices without tax before you export.
• E-invoicing: invoices are validated, converted to PINT AE, sent over Peppol, and reported to the FTA, with e-invoicing included in the plan.
• Corporate tax: account-level and line-level classification feeding a Corporate Tax – Taxable Income report.
• Audit file: ask Wafeq to demonstrate the FTA Audit File export on your own data during the trial.



Read also: How to Calculate Your UAE Corporate Tax Filing Date?

The FTA-accredited software list is a useful starting point, and it works best when you read it the way the FTA writes it: a vendor-declared listing, tied to a named version and a validity date.

Check the entry on tax.gov.ae, match the legal name, product, and version, read the date, and keep a dated record. Then check the Ministry of Finance list if you need e-invoicing, and test the software on your own data, because no list can test your configuration. A ten-minute check before you sign, and again at each renewal, is far cheaper than discovering a mismatch at filing time. Wafeq’s trial lets you run the VAT report, the e-invoicing flow, and the corporate tax report on your own data.

FAQs About the FTA Accredited Software List

Where is the official FTA accredited software list?

The official list is the Tax Accounting Software Register on tax.gov.ae, under Tax Support, in the Tax Accounting Software Vendors section. The page shows the number of entries, supports a keyword search, and lists each vendor’s software name, version, and valid-till date.

Is it mandatory to use accounting software from the FTA list?

No published rule we found requires taxable persons to use listed software, but a listing is a useful signal that the vendor has declared compliance. Confirm the current position with the FTA if a contract or lender requires it.

How often is the FTA list updated?

The FTA updates the register as vendors are approved or renewed, and each entry carries a valid-till date because listings run for one year. The register page shows its own last-updated date, so note it when you take a screenshot.

Is the FTA list the same as the Ministry of Finance e-invoicing list?

No, the FTA lists tax accounting software, while the Ministry of Finance lists Accredited Service Providers that can transmit UAE e-invoices. Check both if you need accounting and e-invoicing from the same vendor.

Does “FTA accredited” mean my VAT return will be correct?

No, a listing says the vendor declared compliance, not that your own configuration, tax codes, and entries are correct. Reconcile your VAT report with your records before you file on EmaraTax.

What should I do if my vendor’s date has passed?

Ask the vendor in writing whether renewal is in progress, keep the reply, and recheck the FTA page before you rely on the listing. If the answer is unclear, run your own tests or consider a listed alternative.

Can I check my TRN and my suppliers’ TRNs on an FTA page too?

Yes, the FTA site offers a TRN verification tool, and Wafeq has a guide to TRN verification in the UAE. Verifying counterparties is a separate step from checking your software, and it helps you avoid invalid input VAT claims.

Verifying the other side of a transaction is easy to skip, so Wafeq’s guide to TRN verification in the UAE is a useful companion when you review suppliers.

Read also: UAE E-Invoicing Deadlines and Rules: Your Questions Answered