What are the mandatory fields in an e-invoice?
Swathy
Published on Oct 31, 2025
Mandatory fields are essential for every invoice and must be included without exception. They form the foundation of a compliant e-invoice, and omitting any of these will result in rejection by the tax authority.
Examples include:
- Invoice number (BT-1)
- Invoice issue date (BT-2)
- Seller's Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Total amount with tax
For a complete breakdown of all 50 mandatory fields and conditional scenarios, refer to our detailed blog: UAE E-Invoicing Data Dictionary: A Comprehensive Guide.
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