What to show on a UAE tax invoice
Supplier name, TRN, unique invoice number, date, customer details (and customer TRN when required), description, net, VAT amount, and total due — aligned with what to include.
Keep net/VAT/gross easy to read so finance teams can post the bill without guessing.
Emirates, rates, and currency
Bill in AED unless you agreed another currency in writing. The same PDF layout works for clients across emirates; tax treatment still follows FTA rules, not the emirate name on the letterhead.
Do not leave 5% on a zero-rated or out-of-scope supply. Clear Taxes if you are not VAT-registered.
PDF vs FTA e-invoicing
A clear PDF helps the client pay. It does not replace FTA-authorized e-invoice channels when mandated. When the buyer needs an official structured document, treat this tool as a draft or annex.
Using UAE generators
Open UAE VAT or /ae. Add TRN under From, set Taxes, download PDF. Neighbouring markets for structure only: Saudi VAT, Bahrain VAT.
Steps: how to create an invoice. Overview: VAT on invoices.
- Remove tax if you are not VAT-registered
- Keep payment instructions (IBAN / transfer notes) on the PDF
- Unique invoice number — never reuse
Disclaimer
Not tax advice. Verify with the Federal Tax Authority or your adviser before relying on any rate or e-invoice assumption.