Understanding Tax Registration Number (TRN) - Everything You Need to Know



What is Tax Registration Number?
The tax registration number in Dubai, also known as a VAT registration number, is a distinctive 15-digit code assigned by the FTA to each business. The tax authority uses this number to identify your business or differentiate it from other organizations.
Your TRN is generated and issued only once. Even if your company has different branches or engages in multiple activities, it will have a single TRN. Unless you receive your TRN certificate, you cannot charge VAT from your clients or customers.
Why is Tax Registration Number so important in the UAE?
Obtaining your tax registration number in Dubai is crucial for your business to ensure legal compliance. Failure to register your company for VAT or use your TRN on your official documents can invite penalties and fines. As responsible VAT advisors, we guide our clients in understanding legal obligations and ensuring adherence to established norms.
Let’s explore the key reasons why we emphasize the value of TRN:
- The TRN ensures hassle-free communication between buyers and suppliers of goods and services. Businesses can track all their transactions along with the ones made by their customers using this number.
- The TRN is necessary for businesses to claim back tax that they already paid on their purchase of goods and services.
- Your business gets a unique registered identity with the TRN.
- The TRN provides your business with a distinct registered identity. Thus, it makes your business look authentic when you use it on your tax invoice. Displaying your TRN on tax invoices instils confidence in customers regarding the legitimacy of VAT charges.
- The presence of TRN on your invoice also empowers your business to take VAT credit on purchases.
- Businesses are required to furnish the TRN while carrying out any kind of communication with the FTA.
- As per legal norms, you need to mention your TRN in VAT-related documents such as VAT returns, tax invoices, and credit notes.
How can you apply for a Tax registration number in Dubai?
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