TRN Verification in UAE Steps to check TRN Validity

2. TRN Verification in UAE TRN Verification in UAE Steps to Check TRN Validity TRN Verification or VAT Verification has become very important, considering the potential frauds involved with Value Added Tax (VAT). Miscreants can charge VAT using a fake TRN and pocket the money causing loss of revenue to the Government.

3. What is TRN What is TRN? ? As per UAE VAT Laws, the word TRN stands for Tax Registration Number. TRN is a unique number issued by the Federal Tax Authority to a VAT registered business. In layman’s term, it is also known as VAT Number Number or VAT Registration Number VAT Registration Number. VAT

4. The The S Significance of TRN ignificance of TRN As per UAE VAT Laws, businesses registered for Value Added Tax and having a valid Tax Registration Number must mention their TRN on all the invoices that they issue. The TRN is a 15-digit number that differentiates one registered business from the other. Further, the taxable person having TRN can only charge VAT on invoices.

5. TRN Verification : Why is it necessary? TRN Verification : Why is it necessary? TRN Verification or Tax Verification is essential to make sure that the person charging the Value Added Tax is a registered business and has a valid TRN. The process of TRN Verification helps one to be sure of one’s TRN before making a transaction with him or issuing an invoice to him. If one pays VAT to someone without VAT verification then, the VAT so paid will not be available to him as the input tax credit. One can be sure of the genuineness of the person claiming to be a VAT registered business if he performs a FTA TRN Check.

6. TRN TRN Verification Steps Verification Steps Step 05 1. One needs to visit https://eservices.tax.gov.ae/en 1. One needs to visit https://eservices.tax.gov.ae/en- -us/trn us/trn- -verify verify Step 04 2. Enter the TRN of the supplier in the space provided 2. Enter the TRN of the supplier in the space provided Step 03 Step 02 3. Enter the Security Code as displayed on the screen in the space provided 3. Enter the Security Code as displayed on the screen in the space provided Step 01 4. 4. Hit ‘Valid Hit ‘Validate’ button ate’ button 5. The portal displays Legal Name of the Entity in English as well as 5. The portal displays Legal Name of the Entity in English as well as Arabic if it’s a valid TRN Arabic if it’s a valid TRN

7. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions What is TRN Number? What is TRN Number? The word TRN stands for Tax Registration Number. The Federal Tax Authority issues TRN to a VAT registered business What is the procedure to register for TRN in UAE? What is the procedure to register for TRN in UAE? The Federal Tax Authority(FTA) maintains https://eservices.tax.gov.ae/ portal. The portal facilitates VAT Registration in UAE. One needs to create an e-service account and complete the registration form. Upon successful completion of the registration process, the user receives a TRN as per the UAE VAT Laws. Please check VAT Registration in UAEfor a detailed explanation of Tax Registration and obtaining a TRN.

8. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions My supplier has quoted a 16 My supplier has quoted a 16- -digit TRN on his invoice, and my accountant says it is wrong. How do invoice, and my accountant says it is wrong. How do I do TRN Verification? I do TRN Verification? digit TRN on his The FTA issues a 15-digit unique TRN / VAT Registration Number to its registrants. If your supplier has quoted a 16-digit TRN, then there is some mistake. You should ask your supplier to make changes in the invoice and mention the correct TRN. You may perform TRN Verification onhttps://eservices.tax.gov.ae/en- us/trn-verify and satisfy yourself as to its validity

9. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Is it possible to link Tax Registration Number / TRN Is it possible to link Tax Registration Number / TRN with Dubai customs? with Dubai customs? Yes, linking the TRN with Dubai customs allows a taxable person to clear the imported goods without paying VAT at the customs. He can pay for VAT at the time of filing his VAT Return. There are three options available to a taxable person to link the TRN with customs : One can update Customs Registration Number on the FTA portal a) One can update Customs Registration Number on the FTA portal b) One can file the Import Declaration Form c) One can update TRN through the customs department

10. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to mention the VAT Registration Number in Do I have to mention the VAT Registration Number in VAT returns that I file with FTA? VAT returns that I file with FTA? Yes, as per the UAE VAT Laws, a taxable person must mention Tax Registration Number in the VAT returns that he files with the FTA. What could be the consequences of forgetting to What could be the consequences of forgetting to verify the TAN number while paying for an Invoice? verify the TAN number while paying for an Invoice? If TAN Verification is not performed while paying for an invoice, then the input tax paid can go to the wrong hands, and you may not get Input Tax Credit for the purchases made.

11. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions How do I get a Tax Clearance Certificate in UAE, and How do I get a Tax Clearance Certificate in UAE, and how can a business with valid TRN Number use it? how can a business with valid TRN Number use it? The Federal Tax Authority has now started a new service for issuing a Tax Clearance Certificate. It issues Tax Clearance Certificate to Tax Registrants holding valid TRN Number. One needs to login to the FTA Portal to apply for the same. Businesses with a valid TRN number can use the Tax Clearance Certificate for the following purposes a) Change in Ownership b) Business Closing c) Below Voluntary Threshold d) Below Mandatory Threshold

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