How to Make an Invoice in the UAE (with 5% VAT)

A short guide to creating a UAE tax invoice in AED, including how to add 5% VAT and your TRN.

G By GCCInvoice Admin 27 Sep 2026 1 min read

Businesses in the UAE often need to issue a tax invoice showing 5% VAT. Here is how to do it quickly.

Add your TRN

If you are VAT-registered, add your Tax Registration Number so it appears on the invoice.

Enable 5% VAT

In the UAE invoice generator, turn on Tax, keep the name as VAT and set the rate to 5%. The VAT amount and total update instantly.

Choose AED

Select UAE Dirham (AED) so amounts format correctly. Then download a printable PDF and share it on WhatsApp.

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