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Tax Invoice Requirements

Getting your VAT invoices right — mandatory fields, formats, and compliance rules.

VATMarch 2026 · 5 min read

Full Tax Invoice (≥ BD 100)

Supplier name, address, and TRN

Customer name, address, and TRN (if registered)

Sequential invoice number

Date of issue and date of supply

Description of goods/services

Unit price (exclusive of VAT), quantity, and discount

VAT rate (10%, 0%, or exempt) and VAT amount in BHD

Total amount payable including VAT

Simplified Invoice (< BD 100)

For B2C sales under BD 100, a simplified invoice is sufficient. It requires: supplier name and TRN, invoice date, description of supply, total amount inclusive of VAT, and VAT rate applied.

Credit & Debit Notes

📄 Credit Note

Must reference original invoice number. Used for returns, discounts, and corrections. Reduces output VAT of supplier.

📝 Debit Note

Issued when additional charges apply after initial invoice. Must reference original invoice and state reason for adjustment.

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