UAE tax invoice requirements checker
A full UAE tax invoice must show the words "Tax Invoice", the supplier's and (if registered) the customer's name, address and TRN, a sequential number, the date, item descriptions, quantities and prices, the VAT rate and amount in AED, and the total. A simplified invoice is allowed when the customer is not registered or the value is AED 10,000 or less.
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- Invoice type required
- Full tax invoice
- Required items missing
- 0
- Compliant
- Yes
All required items are present. Issue it within 14 days of the date of supply.
Results are estimates for general information, not tailored advice.
Which invoice you need
All fields present.
| Invoice | Invoice type required |
|---|---|
| AED 5,000 to a consumer | Simplified tax invoice allowed |
| AED 5,000 to a registered business | Full tax invoice |
| AED 15,000 to a consumer | Full tax invoice |
Under e-invoicing (from 2027 for most businesses) invoices will also have to be issued in a structured electronic format through an accredited provider.
Full vs simplified tax invoices
Businesses supplying VAT-registered customers must issue a full tax invoice. For supplies to unregistered customers, or where the value is AED 10,000 or less, a simplified tax invoice is enough. Tax invoices must be issued within 14 days of the date of supply, and amounts in foreign currency need the VAT also shown in AED with the exchange rate used.
Getting ready for e-invoicing
From 2027 most UAE businesses will issue invoices through an accredited e-invoicing provider in a structured format. Check your dates with the e-invoicing readiness checker and read our e-invoicing guide.
Legal basis
We review this calculator whenever the FTA or Ministry of Finance issues a new decision or clarification.
Frequently asked questions
Must a UAE tax invoice show the customer's TRN?
Yes on a full tax invoice when the customer is VAT registered.
When must I issue a tax invoice?
Within 14 days of the date of supply.
Can I issue invoices in USD?
Yes, but the VAT amount must also be shown in AED, using the Central Bank exchange rate.
VAT registration and returns
Our FTA registered accountants register you, file every return on time and fix errors before the FTA finds them, for a fixed monthly fee.