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Billing Software in the UAE for Retail, Restaurants and Pharmacies

What billing software should do for a UAE business, what differs by business type, and the questions to ask before you buy.

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Written by the Quicknet Engineering Team · Reviewed by Jenson Cleetus · Last reviewed: 9 November 2026
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What to look for

Billing needs by business

Retail / supermarketRestaurant / cafePharmacy
CoreBarcode scanning, stock, offersTables, kitchen printing, modifiersItem search, stock, supplier purchases
ExtrasLoyalty, scales, label printingKitchen screen, delivery, QR or kioskAsk if you need batch and expiry tracking
InvoiceVAT tax invoice, Arabic and EnglishVAT tax invoice, split billsVAT tax invoice
Always checkE-invoicing, backups, user rightsE-invoicing, backups, user rightsLicence and record needs with your regulator

This is a general checklist. Confirm regulated requirements for your business with the relevant authority.

The basics

What good billing software does

  1. VAT

    Correct VAT invoices

    Issues tax invoices with the details UAE rules require. See the dated position on our e-invoicing page. E-invoicing for POS

  2. STOCK

    Links sales to stock

    Each sale updates stock so you see what to reorder.

  3. REPORT

    Daily reports

    Sales by item, cashier and payment type; end-of-day closing.

What sits on the counter

Hardware at the billing counter

  1. POS

    Touch terminal and receipt printer

    The counter runs the software. POS hardware guide

  2. SCAN

    Barcode scanner and drawer

    Speeds up billing and cash handling.

  3. CARD

    Card machine

    Taken from your bank or provider. Card machine vs POS system

Ask every supplier

Questions before you buy

  1. 1

    What is in the price?

    Hardware, software, set-up, training and monthly fees. POS prices in the UAE

  2. 2

    Who supports us on site?

    Ask response times in writing. POS support and AMC

  3. 3

    Can we export our data?

    Items, customers and sales should leave with you. POS buyer checklist

VAT and e-invoicing

Billing software must follow UAE VAT and e-invoicing rules. Ask which accredited provider it connects to and from which dates, in writing. Our e-invoicing page records the position with primary sources.

Where Quicknet fits

  • Our own POS software (QuickERP POS and Rigid BOS POS) plus hardware supply
  • Hardware, software, installation, training and AMC from one team
  • ADMCC approved; ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified; in business since 2012
  • Free site visit and a written quote

Tell us about your billing counter

We will recommend a setup and give a written quote.

  • Business type
  • Number of tills
  • Card machine you already have (if any)
  • What you need: billing, stock, VAT invoices
  • When you want to go live
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Billing Software UAE: FAQs

What is billing software?

Software that issues invoices and receipts, applies VAT and usually records stock and daily sales.

Is billing software the same as a POS system?

A POS system is billing software plus the counter hardware and usually stock and reports. Many shops use the terms for the same setup.

Can billing software print Arabic and English invoices?

Many can. Ask for a sample invoice in both languages before you buy.

Do restaurants and pharmacies need different billing software?

Their needs differ: restaurants need tables and kitchen printing; pharmacies may need item details such as batch and expiry. Tell us your business and licence needs.

Does Quicknet supply billing software?

Yes. Our POS software with hardware, installation, training and support.

How much does it cost?

See our published price bands, then ask for a written quote for your outlet.

Need a billing counter set up?

Free site visit and a written quote.

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