VAT Invoice Format
A compliant UAE tax invoice must show specific details — including the words ‘Tax Invoice’, the supplier’s TRN, the VAT amount, and more. The required fields depend on whether it is a full or simplified tax invoice.
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A UAE tax invoice must include: the words ‘Tax Invoice’, the supplier’s name, address and TRN, a unique invoice number, the date of issue, a description of goods or services, the taxable amount, the VAT rate and VAT amount, and the total payable. Full tax invoices (for supplies over AED 10,000 or to registered businesses) require the customer’s details too, while simplified tax invoices have a reduced field set for smaller retail supplies.
A full tax invoice must clearly carry a defined set of details so the FTA — and your customer — can verify the VAT charged. Missing fields can invalidate input VAT recovery for your customer and expose you to penalties. The core requirement is that VAT is shown transparently and the supplier is identifiable by TRN.
The UAE allows two invoice types. A full tax invoice is required for supplies to VAT-registered customers and for higher-value supplies (commonly over AED 10,000); it must include the customer’s name, address and — where registered — their TRN. A simplified tax invoice is permitted for retail-style supplies to unregistered customers and for smaller amounts; it carries fewer fields. Using the right type for each transaction keeps you compliant without over-complicating point-of-sale.
Frequent errors include omitting the TRN, not labelling the document ‘Tax Invoice’, lumping VAT into the total instead of showing it separately, reusing invoice numbers, or issuing the wrong invoice type. These seem minor but can cost your customers their input VAT recovery and attract FTA penalties. Exiloz reviews your invoice templates and accounting software settings so every invoice you issue is compliant by default.
A full UAE tax invoice must show the words ‘Tax Invoice’, the supplier’s name, address and TRN, a unique invoice number and date, a description of the supply, the taxable amount, the VAT rate and VAT amount, and the total payable.
A full tax invoice is required for registered customers and higher-value supplies (commonly over AED 10,000) and includes customer details. A simplified tax invoice has fewer fields and is used for smaller retail supplies to unregistered customers.
Yes. The supplier’s Tax Registration Number (TRN) must appear on tax invoices. For full invoices to registered customers, the customer’s TRN is also required.
No. The VAT amount must be shown separately on the tax invoice so the tax charged is transparent. Hiding VAT in the total can invalidate the invoice.
Non-compliant invoices can prevent your customers from recovering input VAT and can attract FTA penalties for the supplier. Correct formatting protects both parties.
Yes. Exiloz reviews your invoice templates and accounting software VAT settings so every invoice meets FTA requirements by default.
Exiloz can review your invoice templates and software VAT settings so every invoice you issue meets UAE tax invoice requirements.
