Morocco's tax authority has confirmed its electronic invoicing platform is ready for a 2026 launch, with the Director General announcing a phased implementation using international UBL standards. The system will feature real-time validation and flexible entry methods tailored to company size, initially covering business-to-business transactions before expanding to consumer sales.
Morocco’s tax authority (DGI) is set to implement a nationwide electronic invoicing system starting in 2026, marking a significant advancement in the country’s tax administration modernisation efforts.
The announcement was made by Younes El Idrissi El Kaitouni, Director General of Taxes, during a conference on 16 April 2026, where he confirmed the system has moved beyond planning and is technically ready for deployment.
Gradual implementation and technical framework
The rollout will follow a phased approach, allowing businesses time to adapt to the digital transformation. This strategy mirrors Morocco’s previous successful implementation of electronic tax notification systems.
The platform will utilise the Universal Business Language (UBL) format, an XML-based international standard that ensures accurate data structuring and seamless interoperability between information systems both domestically and internationally. All invoices will pass through a central tax authority platform, providing real-time visibility and validation before being transmitted securely between companies.
Tailored approach for different business sizes
Recognising the diverse nature of Morocco’s business landscape, the tax administration has designed a flexible system accommodating various company sizes. Very small, small, and medium enterprises will use direct Electronic Filing Input (EFI) to enter invoice data manually.
Meanwhile, medium and large corporations will employ Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), automatically converting invoices from their internal systems into XML format before submission.
The Director General emphasised that cybersecurity and data protection will meet the highest standards, mirroring protocols used for tax declarations to safeguard confidential business information.
Initially, the system will focus exclusively on business-to-business transactions, with plans to expand to consumer transactions in a subsequent phase once technical and organisational preparations are complete. This measured approach ensures the administration adapts to business needs rather than imposing rigid requirements, combining oversight with practical accessibility.
