UAE FTA E-Invoice — Field Reference

1. VAT Category

Defines the VAT treatment for the supply. Select the category that matches the nature of the goods or service being invoiced.

2. Payment Means Codes

Indicates how the invoice will be paid. Use code 1 if the payment method is not yet known.

3. Frequency Billing Code List

Sets the billing cycle for recurring or continuous supply invoices. If none of the standard codes apply, select OTH and fill in the Invoice Note field.

⚠ When OTH is selected, the Invoice Note field is MANDATORY. Describe the billing arrangement clearly, e.g. 'Billed every 90 days per contract dated 01/01/2024'.

4. Invoice Note

Free-text field for extra information on the invoice. Optional in most cases — but required when Frequency Billing Code is OTH.

5. Invoice Transaction Type Code

A flag-based code where each position activates a special transaction type. Set a position to '1' to enable it; leave as 'X' if not applicable. Multiple flags can be combined.

Example: 1XXXXXX1 = Free Trade Zone transaction that is also an Export