United Arab Emirates · AED · VAT 5% · Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
In the UAE a purchase order is usually called an LPO, and suppliers will not deliver without one. DocMak helps you issue LPOs that suppliers, warehouses and accountants can all work from: supplier TRN, item lines in AED, 5% VAT shown separately, delivery address and terms, and an approval signature.
Opens the DocMak purchase order editor in AED with 5% VAT.
| 5% | VAT · Standard rate |
|---|---|
| 0% | VAT · Zero-rated supplies, such as exports |
| Tax ID | Tax Registration Number (TRN) |
E-invoicing: A voluntary pilot began on 1 July 2026. E-invoicing through an accredited service provider becomes mandatory on 1 January 2027 for businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more, and on 1 July 2027 for all other businesses. From those dates a PDF alone is no longer the tax invoice.
Sources: Federal Tax Authority · Fiscal Solutions: UAE moves toward mandatory e-invoicing with 2027 phased rollout (18 Aug 2026) · Last reviewed:
The LPO is the buyer's written commitment. Suppliers attach its number to their delivery note and tax invoice, and your accounts team matches all three before paying. If the LPO is vague, that three-way match fails and payments stall.
Goods moving into or between free zones can have a different VAT treatment from mainland supplies. If you buy from a designated zone, note it on the LPO so the supplier invoices correctly and your accountant knows what to expect.
When UAE e-invoicing starts in 2027, suppliers' invoices will be exchanged electronically. Buyers who put a clear LPO number on every order will find it easier to match those e-invoices automatically.
Global version: /tools/purchase-order-maker
