Tax invoice maker for the UAE
Tax invoices for the UAE, with your TRN and 5% VAT.
Local rules
How invoicing works in the UAE
Since VAT arrived in the UAE in 2018, business customers expect a proper tax invoice: your TRN, 5% VAT and the VAT amount in dirhams, even when you bill in dollars.
At a glance
Invoicing in the UAE
- Currency
- UAE dirham (AED)
- Tax
- VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Tax number
- TRN (Tax Registration Number), 15 digits
- Registration
- VAT registration is mandatory once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 a year, and optional from AED 187,500.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in the UAE must include
What the rules in the UAE ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- The words "Tax Invoice"
- Your name, address and TRN
- The customer's name and address, and TRN if registered
- A sequential invoice number and the date of issue
- The date of supply, if different
- A description, quantity and unit price
- The VAT rate and VAT amount, in AED
- The total amount payable
Tax rates
VAT rates in the UAE
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5% | Most goods and services |
| Zero | 0% | For example exports and international transport |
| Exempt | Exempt | For example some financial services and residential property |
Good to know
Simplified tax invoices
For supplies under AED 10,000, or to customers who aren't VAT registered, a simplified tax invoice with fewer details is allowed.
VAT in dirhams
You may invoice in another currency, but the VAT amount must also be shown in AED.
E-invoicing
The UAE is introducing mandatory e-invoicing in phases. Keep an eye on the Ministry of Finance's timeline for your business.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with Federal Tax Authority or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What must a UAE tax invoice include?
The words "Tax Invoice", your name, address and TRN, the customer's details (and TRN if registered), a sequential number, the date, the date of supply if different, a description with quantity and unit price, the VAT rate and amount in AED, and the total.
When can I use a simplified tax invoice?
When the supply is under AED 10,000, or when the customer isn't registered for VAT. It needs fewer details than a full tax invoice.
Can I invoice in US dollars in the UAE?
Yes, but the VAT amount must also be shown in UAE dirhams.
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