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VAT Invoice Generator for UAE Businesses
A UAE VAT invoice must show your Tax Registration Number (TRN), the invoice date, and VAT stated separately. For supplies above AED 10,000 to a registered recipient, the recipient's TRN is mandatory.
What a United Arab Emirates invoice must show
- The words "Tax Invoice"
- Supplier name, address and TRN
- Invoice date and a unique invoice number
- Recipient name, address and TRN (for supplies above AED 10,000)
- Description, quantity and unit price
- VAT rate and VAT amount separately
- Total excluding and including VAT
UAE invoicing notes
- VAT registration threshold is AED 375,000 turnover.
- Arabic should appear on invoices issued to local authorities; bilingual is safest.
- Corporate tax registration is now separate from VAT — do not confuse the two numbers.
Requirements change. This page reflects common practice for United Arab Emirates; confirm with your accountant or the tax authority before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to show VAT separately on a UAE invoice?
Yes. The VAT amount must be shown separately from the net amount, along with the rate applied and your registration number if you are registered.
What currency should a UAE invoice use?
Invoices are normally issued in AED (AED). Cross-border invoices may use another currency, but state it explicitly and show the exchange basis if tax is involved.
Is this UAE invoice format legally compliant?
The generator includes the fields most tax authorities require — sequential numbering, registration numbers, rate and amount shown separately. It is a template, not tax advice; confirm specifics with your accountant.