VAT in UAE: A Compliance Guide
Since the introduction of VAT in the UAE, businesses have faced strict documentation and filing requirements. TallyPrime is FTA-Accredited to handle these complexities automatically.
Step 1: Configuration
•**One-Time Setup:** Navigate to
•**TRN Entry:** Enter your 15-digit Tax Registration Number (TRN).
•**Periodicity:** Set your return filing period (Monthly or Quarterly).
Step 2: Accurate Invoicing
Compliance starts at the source.
•**Tax Invoices:** Tally automatically generates compliant Tax Invoices for taxable supplies.
•**TRN Validation:** Ensure your customer's TRN is printed on invoices for B2B transactions.
•**Reverse Charge:** Easily record RCM transactions for imported services.
Step 3: VAT Return (VAT 201)
Stop using Excel for VAT calculations.
•**Auto-Population:** Go to
•**Triangulation:** Tally automatically populates Box 1 (Standard Rated Supplies), Box 8 (Standard Rated Expenses), and all other fields based on your vouchers.
•**Error Detection:** The "Uncertain Transactions" section highlights missing TRNs or incorrect tax calculations *before* you file.
Step 4: Audit File (FAF)
•The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) may request a **FTA Audit File (FAF)**.
•TallyPrime generates this complex audit file with a single click, ensuring you are always audit-ready.
Why TallyPrime for UAE VAT?
1. Bilingual Support: Generate English/Arabic invoices automatically.
2. Date Locking: Lock your books after filing returns to prevent accidental edits.
3. Advance Receipts: Handle VAT on advances as per FTA rules seamlessly.
Filed Under
VATUAE LawCompliance