TRN Verification in UAE is essential to make sure that the person charging the VAT is a registered business and has a valid TRN Number.

2. TRN Verification in UAE
Steps to Check TRN Validity
TRN Verification or VAT Verification has become very important,
considering the potential frauds involved with Value Added Tax
(VAT).
Miscreants can charge VAT using a fake TRN and pocket the
money causing loss of revenue to the Government.

3. What is TRN?
As per UAE VAT Laws, the word TRN stands
for Tax Registration Number. TRN is a unique
number issued by the Federal Tax Authority
to a VAT registered business.
In layman’s term, it is also known as VAT
Number or VAT Registration Number.

4. The Significance of TRN
As per UAE VAT Laws, businesses registered for Value Added Tax and having a valid Tax Registration Number must
mention their TRN on all the invoices that they issue.
The TRN is a 15-digit number that differentiates one registered business from the other. Further, the taxable person
having TRN can only charge VAT on invoices.

5. TRN Verification : Why is it necessary?
TRN Verification or Tax Verification is essential to make sure that the person charging the Value Added Tax is a registered
business and has a valid TRN.
The process of TRN Verification helps one to be sure of one’s TRN before making a transaction with him or issuing an
invoice to him.
If one pays VAT to someone without VAT verification then, the VAT so paid will not be available to him as the input tax
credit. One can be sure of the genuineness of the person claiming to be a VAT registered business if he performs a FTA
TRN Check.

6. TRN Verification Steps
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3. Enter the Security Code as displayed on the screen in the space provided
1. One needs to visit https://eservices.tax.gov.ae/en-us/trn-verify
2. Enter the TRN of the supplier in the space provided
4. Hit ‘Validate’ button
5. The portal displays Legal Name of the Entity in English as well as
Arabic if it’s a validTRN

7. Frequently Asked Questions
What is TRN Number?
The word TRN stands for Tax Registration Number. The Federal Tax
Authority issues TRN to a VAT registered business
What is the procedure to register for TRN in UAE?
The Federal Tax Authority(FTA)
maintains https://eservices.tax.gov.ae/ portal.
The portal facilitates VAT Registration in UAE. One needs to create an
e-service account and complete the registration form.
Upon successful completion of the registration process, the user
receives a TRN as per the UAE VAT Laws. Please check VAT
Registration in UAE for a detailed explanation of Tax Registration and
obtaining a TRN.

8. Frequently Asked Questions
The FTA issues a 15-digit unique TRN / VAT Registration Number to its
registrants.
If your supplier has quoted a 16-digit TRN, then there is some mistake.
You should ask your supplier to make changes in the invoice and
mention the correct TRN.
You may perform TRN Verification on https://eservices.tax.gov.ae/en-
us/trn-verify and satisfy yourself as to its validity
My supplier has quoted a 16-digit TRN on his
invoice, and my accountant says it is wrong. How do
I do TRN Verification?

9. Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to link Tax Registration Number / TRN
with Dubai customs?
Yes, linking the TRN with Dubai customs allows a taxable person to
clear the imported goods without paying VAT at the customs. He can
pay for VAT at the time of filing his VAT Return.
There are three options available to a taxable person to link the TRN
with customs : One can update Customs Registration Number on the
FTA portal
a) One can update Customs Registration Number on the FTA
portal
b) One can file the Import Declaration Form
c) One can update TRN through the customs department

10. Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to mention the VAT Registration Number in
VAT returns that I file with FTA?
Yes, as per the UAE VAT Laws, a taxable person must mention Tax
Registration Number in the VAT returns that he files with the FTA.
What could be the consequences of forgetting to
verify the TAN number while paying for an Invoice?
If TAN Verification is not performed while paying for an invoice, then
the input tax paid can go to the wrong hands, and you may not get
Input Tax Credit for the purchases made.

11. Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Tax Clearance Certificate in UAE, and
how can a business with valid TRN Number use it?
The Federal Tax Authority has now started a new service for issuing a
Tax Clearance Certificate. It issues Tax Clearance Certificate to Tax
Registrants holding valid TRN Number.
One needs to login to the FTA Portal to apply for the same. Businesses
with a valid TRN number can use the Tax Clearance Certificate for the
following purposes
a) Change in Ownership
b) Business Closing
c) Below Voluntary Threshold
d) Below Mandatory Threshold

12. VAT Consulting Services
N R Doshi & Partners has a team of skilled tax professionals
that handle the VAT-related issues/ queries of the clients. We
help you comply with UAE VAT Laws. We advise you on the
procedural aspects of VAT.
We evaluate your taxable supplies and let you know if you
cross the minimum threshold that requires one to register for
VAT. We assist you in obtaining Tax Registration Number / TRN
as per the VAT Laws in UAE.
We also help you in Tax return filing, and allied VAT Consulting
services such as VAT Implementation and VAT advisory all
across the UAE.

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