Packaging VAT, Invoicing and Compliance in the UAE
How UAE VAT applies to packaging, and what invoicing details you need for reclaim.
Packaging is subject to standard 5% VAT in the UAE. Correct invoicing matters for procurement, reclaim and audit.
Invoicing requirements
Supplier TRN, buyer TRN, itemized breakdown, VAT amount separated, delivery address.
Reclaim eligibility
Packaging used for VAT-taxable activities is fully reclaimable.
Zero-rated exports
Packaging exported outside the GCC is zero-rated. Documentation needed: export shipping documents, customs declaration.
Free-zone considerations
Sales to Free Zone entities have specific rules — always confirm with the buyer's finance team.
Our process
We provide compliant invoices for every order, including breakdown for reclaim. Related: corporate, government. Contact us or request a quote.
Need a price on this spec?
Send us your size, quantity and artwork and we'll come back with a costed quotation, printed proof options and a delivery date — usually the same working day.