Introduction of Upgraded VAT Electronic Filing System

We refer to the public notice issued by TRA on 3rd February 2022 and wish to inform all VAT registered traders that TRA has upgraded its electronic system for filing of VAT returns which will be effective from 1st March 2022 and therefore it shall become operational from the VAT returns for March 2022 that are due for submission by 20th April 2022

The following are some key points to observe:-

  • All traders should ensure that their EFD machines have been upgraded to Protocol 2.1 in order to issue EFD Receipts with verification codes.
  • The system shall only accept EFD receipts/ invoices with verification code for input tax claim. Accordingly the verification of such shall be made automatically.
  • The system shall only accept input tax claims on imports that are supported by a valid TANSAD. Accordingly the verification of such shall be made automatically.
  • The system shall not automatically carry forward the VAT repayment position as at February 2022 unless the repayment amount is verified by TRA and subsequently allowed to be accounted for in the VAT return for March 2022.
  • All traders with VAT repayment position for the month of February 2022 should apply for VAT refund (for those eligible) or notify the respective TRA offices of their positions for audit or verification of that position before the same is allowed to be carried forward in VAT return for March 2022

The public notice issued by TRA containing detailed information in respect of the above is attached here with.

Should you require any additional information or clarification on the above then please contact us.

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