Invoice financing · UAE

Your client owes
you the money.
Get it today.

You have done the work. You have issued the invoice. Now you wait 60 days. qist ends that wait — funds in your account within 48 hours, no collateral, no debt.

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The problem

A 60-day gap between
doing the work and getting paid.

Most UAE businesses serving large buyers — developers, government entities, retail chains — operate on 60 to 90 day payment terms. That means salaries, suppliers, and overheads have to be funded from your own pocket while you wait. Your three options:

Option 1
Wait 60 days
Cash flow crisis while you wait
Salary delays and supplier pressure
Missed opportunities for new projects
No certainty on exact payment date
Option 2
Bank or factoring company
30–40% APR financing cost
3–5 day approval process
80% rejection rate for SMEs
Collateral or personal guarantees required
Option 3
1% platform fee + investor rate set by the market
Funds in your account within 48 hours
No collateral, no personal guarantees
AED directly to your UAE bank account
How it works

Three steps from invoice
to funds in your account.

01

Submit your invoice

Upload the invoice document, enter your buyer's details and the due date. The process takes five minutes. No technical knowledge or legal paperwork required at this stage.

02

Investors fund it

Your invoice is listed on the platform. Investors compete to fund it — the more creditworthy your buyer, the more competition, and the lower your total cost. The market sets the rate.

03

Receive your funds

AED is transferred directly to your UAE bank account within 48 hours of funding. When your buyer pays on the due date, the transaction closes automatically. Nothing more required from you.

What it costs

Two components.
No hidden fees.

Your total cost has two parts: the platform fee (fixed at 1%) and the investor rate (set by the market based on your buyer's creditworthiness). Here is a worked example.

How the cost is calculated

The platform fee is 1% of the invoice value, paid once. This covers listing, verification, and the transfer to your account.

The investor rate is determined by the market — investors bid to fund your invoice, and competition drives this rate down. A creditworthy buyer (e.g. a listed developer or government entity) will attract lower rates than an unverified corporate. Typical investor rates range from 5% to 12% annualised, depending on buyer creditworthiness and invoice tenor.

Your total deduction is the platform fee plus the investor rate, applied to the invoice face value. You receive the remainder instantly.

There are no other charges: no admin fee, no early repayment penalty, no VAT on the fee. Invoice financing is a sale of a receivable, not a financial service subject to VAT in the UAE.

Example · AED 150,000 invoice · 60 days
Invoice face valueAED 150,000
Platform fee (1%)− AED 1,500
Investor rate (est. 7% annualised · 60 days)− AED 8,750
You receiveAED 139,750
Investor rate is illustrative. Rates typically range from 5% to 12% annualised depending on buyer creditworthiness and market conditions. You will see the exact rate before confirming — no obligation until you accept.
Eligibility

Your buyer's creditworthiness
matters more than yours.

qist is not a loan. We are buying a payment that is already owed to you. That means we look at who is paying, not just who is applying. Here is what you need to qualify.

You need
A valid UAE trade licence (any emirate)
An issued, unpaid invoice addressed to a UAE-registered buyer
Invoice value of AED 25,000 or above
Invoice due date at least 14 days from submission
A UAE bank account in your company name
The underlying work or goods already delivered
You do not need
Audited financials or a strong credit score
Collateral — no property, no personal guarantee
A minimum time in business — new companies can apply
Approval from your buyer — they are not involved
Crypto, a wallet, or blockchain knowledge
Multiple invoices — one invoice is enough to start
Buyer verification

We only accept invoices from
creditworthy buyers.

This works in your favour. Investors compete harder for invoices backed by reliable buyers — which means you get a better rate. Before any buyer's invoices are listed, we verify their trade licence, run credit bureau checks, and review payment history. Accepted buyers include publicly listed UAE developers, government-related entities, and major retail and logistics corporates. If your buyer is not already on our approved list, we review them within 48 hours of your submission.

Trade licence verified
Credit bureau checked
Payment history reviewed
Legally binding obligation
Your protections

What happens if something
goes wrong?

Three things finance managers always ask before signing anything. Here are direct answers.

If your buyer does not pay

This is a non-recourse structure. If a buyer defaults, qist pursues collections — not you. You have already received your funds. The risk of non-payment sits with the investors and qist's collections process, not your business. This is why we are strict about buyer verification upfront.

Your data and documents

Your invoice and company documents are used solely to verify and list your invoice. They are not shared with your buyer, your buyer's competitors, or any third party beyond the verification process. Investor-facing listings show invoice details but not your company identity.

Regulatory standing

All transactions are structured as a sale of a receivable under UAE commercial law — not a loan. No interest, no debt on your balance sheet, no impact on your credit file. Invoice financing fees are not subject to VAT in the UAE. Confirm specifics with your accountant.

The full journey

From submission to funded —
here is exactly what happens.

No black boxes. Here is every step from the moment you submit to when funds hit your account — and beyond.

Day 0

You submit the form

Fill in your company details, buyer name, invoice amount, and due date. Upload the invoice document. Takes five minutes.

Within 24 hrs

We review your submission

Our team verifies your trade licence and invoice. If your buyer is not yet approved, we run their credit check in parallel. We contact you if anything is missing.

Approval

You see the exact rate and confirm

Once approved, you receive the investor rate the market has set for your invoice. You decide whether to proceed — no obligation. If you confirm, your invoice goes live.

Within 48 hrs

Investors fund your invoice

Your invoice is listed and investors compete to fund it. Once fully funded, the transaction locks. You are notified immediately.

Same day

Funds arrive in your account

AED is transferred directly to your UAE bank account the day funding completes. The platform fee and investor rate are deducted at this point. You receive the net amount.

Due date

Your buyer pays — transaction closes

Your buyer pays the full invoice amount to qist on the due date. The transaction closes automatically. Nothing more required from you. You can submit your next invoice at any time.

1%
Fixed platform fee on every invoice
48hrs
From submission to funds in your account
AED 25K
Minimum invoice size accepted
Early access

qist is launching soon.
Get in first.

We are onboarding a small group of suppliers before we open to the public. Leave your details and we will reach out to you personally before launch — no commitment required.

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FAQ

Common questions

No. You are selling a payment that is already owed to you, at a small discount, to receive it today rather than in 60 days. It is a sale of a receivable — not a debt instrument. It does not appear on your balance sheet as a liability, does not affect your credit score, and does not require a credit check on your company.
Generally, no. Your buyer is not involved in or notified of the process. When the invoice is due, your buyer pays qist directly — in many cases this is handled transparently via assignment of the receivable. We advise you on the exact approach for your invoice at the time of approval.
qist has a structured collections and dispute resolution process. Because this is a non-recourse structure, if a buyer defaults you are not liable — you have already received your funds. The risk sits with the investors and qist. This is precisely why we only accept invoices from verified, creditworthy buyers.
Yes. Once your company is approved on the platform, you can submit multiple invoices simultaneously — from the same buyer or different buyers — up to the limits of their approved credit lines. Many suppliers use qist as a regular cash flow tool, not just a one-off.
No. You receive AED directly to your UAE bank account. The technology behind the platform is invisible to you — you submit an invoice and receive funds. No crypto knowledge, wallet, or digital assets are required at any stage.
No. Invoice financing in the UAE is structured as a sale of a receivable — not a financial service subject to VAT. The platform fee and investor rate are deducted from the invoice value and do not attract VAT. You should confirm with your own accountant for your specific circumstances.