Documents you need for invoice financing in the UAE
Invoice financing in the UAE—also called invoice advance or invoice discounting—helps SMEs unlock cash from unpaid B2B invoices. A complete document pack speeds first review. Limits and rates stay estimates until review, and funding is not guaranteed until you sign a written offer.
Who this checklist is for
Use this list if you run a UAE-registered business with B2B invoices to corporate buyers and need cash before those buyers pay—typically on 30–90 day terms. Expat-led firms are welcome when the company file is complete. If your gap is payroll or stock without a clean invoice set, review working capital instead. If you must pay a supplier against a purchase order, compare purchase order funding.
Core company documents
Prepare a valid UAE trade license (mainland or free zone), company registration or memorandum documents where applicable, and recent company bank statements covering a clear recent period. Names and license numbers should match across files. Incomplete company identity is the most common reason first review stalls.
Invoice and buyer pack
Upload clear B2B invoices for completed work or delivered goods, with buyer name, amounts, dates, and payment terms visible. Add delivery notes, contracts, or purchase orders when they support the invoice. Weak buyer detail or disputed deliveries the document review. Market practice often discusses advances as a high share of eligible invoice value; your exact figure is confirmed only after review.
Representative identity
Provide identity documents for the authorised company representative who applies and signs. Expect passport or Emirates ID as shown in the application checklist. Mismatched signatory details create follow-up requests even when invoices look strong.
What happens after you upload
With a complete pack, Salam Dirham aims to give first review feedback usually within about 24 hours. You then see indicative terms in writing. Identity, document, and credit checks continue before any final offer. Nothing is binding—and funding is not promised—until you accept a signed offer.
How to start on Salam Dirham
Open Invoice Advance, create an account, and follow the in-app checklist before upload. Compare invoice financing with a bank loan if you are choosing tools. Operated by SALAM DRHM FZCO.