UAE VAT
UAE VAT Registration Guide 2026: How to Get Your TRN Number
Step-by-step TRN procurement, mandatory vs voluntary registration, documents needed.
UAE VAT Registration Guide 2026: How to Get Your TRN Number
Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in the UAE at a standard rate of 5%. Depending on your turnover, registration might be voluntary or mandatory.
Mandatory vs Voluntary Registration
- Mandatory: If your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the last 12 months (or are expected to in the next 30 days).
- Voluntary: If your taxable supplies and imports, or taxable expenses, exceed AED 187,500.
How to Register
Applications are processed via the EmaraTax portal. You must provide financial evidence (like audited reports or bank statements) proving you crossed the threshold. Curatax LLC handles this entire process to ensure you get your Tax Registration Number (TRN) within 5 business days.