Track two tests, not one
For a UAE-resident business, mandatory registration generally applies when taxable supplies and imports exceeded AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration may be available from AED 187,500. Maintain a rolling monthly total rather than waiting for year-end.
Before the TRN is effective
Do not present an ordinary commercial invoice as a Tax Invoice or show VAT as a separate tax amount before the effective registration date stated by the FTA. Continue documenting sales, contracts and delivery evidence, and preserve the timeline needed for the application.
A workable process in Malyon
Record every sale from day one. The VAT readiness view can flag the threshold, store the application and effective dates, and prevent Tax Invoice treatment until the registration status permits it. Once the TRN is active, use the tax settings and review the first VAT period.
See the process in Malyon
The demo is read-only: you can open every relevant section without changing data.
- Open the demo workspace
- Choose the section mentioned in this guide
- Open documents, checks and reports to see the complete flow
Frequently asked questions
How quickly must an application be filed?
The FTA service terms state that a person required to register must submit the application within 30 days of becoming required to register.
Does a Free Zone company automatically avoid VAT?
No. Registration depends on the supplies, imports and applicable VAT rules; Free Zone status alone is not a blanket exemption.