#tax invoice
Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice vs Tax Invoice (GCC)
Proforma, commercial and tax invoices look alike but do different jobs. Learn when to use each in the GCC, how advance payments affect VAT in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and how to turn a proforma into a final invoice.
01 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Simplified Tax Invoice Saudi Arabia vs Standard Tax Invoice
When can you issue a simplified tax invoice in Saudi Arabia, and when do you need a full tax invoice? Compare required fields side by side, see a worked 15% VAT example, and learn the deadlines, QR code and Arabic rules from ZATCA's latest guideline.
30 Sep 2026 · 9 min read
GCC VAT Rates 2026: A Country-by-Country Guide
Saudi Arabia 15%, Bahrain 10%, UAE and Oman 5%, and still no VAT in Kuwait or Qatar. Compare GCC VAT rates, registration thresholds, tax number formats and currency decimals in one clear table, and learn what each means for your invoices.
30 Sep 2026 · 9 min read
UAE Tax Invoice Requirements: Full Checklist for 2026
Every field a UAE tax invoice must show, when a simplified invoice is allowed, the 14-day rule, AED and exchange-rate rules, a worked 5% VAT example, and the official e-invoicing timeline for 2026 and 2027.
29 Sep 2026 · 9 min read
How to Make a UAE Invoice with 5% VAT: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical walkthrough for creating a UAE invoice with VAT: check your registration, find your TRN, fill in each field, calculate 5% (including from VAT-inclusive prices), handle USD invoices at 3.6725, and avoid common mistakes.
27 Sep 2026 · 8 min read