TRN vs UAE VAT Number: Are They the Same or Different for UAE Businesses?

• In the UAE, the TRN (Tax Registration Number) and VAT number are the same 15-digit code issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
• Mandatory VAT registration is required for businesses with taxable turnover exceeding AED 375,000; voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500 to reclaim input VAT.
• Using the wrong TRN or operating without a required TRN can result in a penalty of AED 5,000 per violation.
• The terms “TRN” and “VAT number” are used interchangeably in the UAE, but “TRN” is the official label.
• The TRN for Excise tax is different from the VAT TRN, which can cause confusion.

Source: thevatconsultant.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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