What a UAE tax invoice should include
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The words Tax Invoice, in English and Arabic if you wish
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Your business name, address and TRN
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Your client’s name and address, and their TRN if they have one
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A unique invoice number, the invoice date and the supply date
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Each item or service, with quantity and price
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VAT at 5%, shown separately, and the total in AED
A VAT-registered business must show its TRN on a tax invoice.
Tax invoice or simplified tax invoice
When you are VAT registered and have entered your TRN, tracks-it PDF titles the document Tax Invoice. When the client has no TRN, it uses a Simplified Tax Invoice layout.
Your TRN has 15 digits. tracks-it PDF checks the format when you save it.
English and Arabic on one page
UAE documents default to English and Arabic side by side, and you can choose English only or Arabic only. Dates are written DD/MM/YYYY and amounts are in AED by default.
Sample invoice layout
A real tax invoice made in tracks-it PDF for a design studio, with the TRN, 5% VAT, the delivery block and bank details in English and Arabic.
Sample invoice with made-up names, made in tracks-it PDF.
Make one in tracks-it PDF
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Create a free account and enter your business details once.
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Say the job, or type it. Enter your TRN once in your business details.
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Review the invoice, then send it by email with a pay link, or download the PDF.
Starter is free: 5 documents every month, no card needed. A document is an invoice or estimate you send to someone else. Drafts, test sends to yourself and turning an estimate into an invoice do not count.
Questions and answers
Do I need a TRN on my invoice?
A VAT-registered business must show its TRN on a tax invoice. If you are not VAT registered, leave it blank. tracks-it PDF warns you if VAT is on the invoice and the TRN is missing.
Can I make an invoice in Arabic?
Yes. Choose English and Arabic together, English only or Arabic only.
What about e-invoicing?
E-invoicing through accredited providers is planned in the UAE from 2027. Check the Federal Tax Authority’s current guidance for what applies to you.
Can clients pay online?
Clients can pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay from the link in the email. You can also mark a bank transfer or cash payment as paid yourself.
Related pages
Invoice template for US small businessesInvoice template for Canadian small businessesHow to write an invoice that gets paidInvoice app for small businessThis page is information, not legal or tax advice. Rules differ by country, state and province, so check yours with your tax agency or accountant.