UAE tax invoice template

How to use this uae tax invoice

1. Add your business name, address and TRN in the “Tax / VAT ID” field. It shows as “TRN” on the invoice.
2. Add your customer’s name and address, and their TRN if they are registered.
3. List the goods or services with prices excluding VAT.
4. Check that Tax in Totals is 5% with the label VAT.
5. Add your IBAN in the notes, then download the PDF.

What an FTA tax invoice must show

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) expects a full tax invoice to include:

• the words “Tax invoice”
• your name, address and TRN
• the customer’s name, address and TRN, if registered
• a sequential invoice number and the date of issue (and date of supply if different)
• a description of the goods or services, quantity, unit price and the VAT rate
• the amount excluding VAT, any discount, the VAT in dirhams and the total

If you invoice in another currency, show the VAT amount in AED too. Simplified tax invoices are allowed in some cases. Check tax.gov.ae for the full rules.

Important: UAE e-invoicing

The UAE is introducing mandatory e-invoicing for business-to-business and business-to-government sales, with invoices exchanged through accredited service providers and reported to the FTA. Voluntary use started in July 2026, and mandatory phases are planned from 2027, starting with larger businesses. Check the Ministry of Finance and FTA websites for your date.

Once e-invoicing applies to your business, a PDF from here will not count as a valid tax invoice for B2B sales. It remains useful for quotations, proformas, sales to consumers, and businesses that are not VAT-registered (who should set Tax to “No tax” and not show a TRN).

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• Invoice templateA blank invoice template that does the maths for you.
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• How to number invoicesEvery invoice needs a unique number so you and your client can track it.
• What is a tax invoice?A tax invoice meets VAT or GST rules so your customer can claim the tax back. What it must show, plus the rules in the UK, Australia and Canada.