AD Ports Supplier Portal Update on VAT / Tax Registration Information

System Notification Overview

Recently, AD Ports Procurement COE has issued an automated notification to registered suppliers, indicating that VAT / Tax Registration Number information has not been provided or requires updating within the AD Ports Supplier Portal.

This update forms part of AD Ports’ supplier compliance and profile maintenance process and does not represent a new tax regulation.

For existing suppliers or companies participating in AD Ports Group-related procurement, logistics, ports, industrial zones, or engineering services, maintaining accurate supplier data is mandatory for continued participation.

Required Supplier Actions

Login Access

Suppliers should log in using their registered email address as the User ID for the AD Ports Supplier Portal. Password reset can be completed using the registered email if access is unavailable.

Update VAT / Tax Information

After login, suppliers must update tax registration details via: Supplier Portal → Company Profile → Manage Profile → Tax Identifiers → Transaction Tax → VAT / Tax Registration Number → Edit / Update → Submit

Upload Supporting Documents

Suppliers must upload supporting documents under “Organization Details → Attachment Section”, including:

  • VAT Certificate / Tax Registration Certificate
  • Trade License
  • Company Registration Documents

Failure to upload documents may result in delays or rejection of updates.

Communication Channel

All enquiries should be directed to: [email protected]

Why This Information Matters

Supplier information is not merely administrative data. It directly affects:

  • Procurement eligibility
  • Tender participation
  • Contract execution
  • Supplier qualification review
  • Ongoing relationship management

Incomplete or inconsistent data may result in delays or access restrictions.

VAT / TRN Interpretation

VAT Threshold (UAE)

  • Mandatory VAT registration: AED 375,000 threshold
  • Voluntary VAT registration: AED 187,500 threshold

Consistency Requirement

VAT / TRN must match:

  • FTA records
  • VAT Certificate
  • Trade License
  • Supplier Portal profile

Non-VAT Registered Companies

Non-registered companies may be required to provide explanatory documentation depending on AD Ports requirements.

Which Companies Should Pay Attention

  • Registered AD Ports suppliers receiving system notices
  • Suppliers without VAT / TRN documents uploaded
  • Companies participating in ports, logistics, engineering, industrial or maritime projects
  • Companies with recent licence, tax, address or bank updates
  • Group companies or newly established UAE subsidiaries

CA Advisory Note

Companies are advised to:

  • Verify VAT / TRN accuracy
  • Ensure licence and registration consistency
  • Update company documents
  • Maintain correct contact and authorised signatory information
  • Review supplier portal profiles regularly

Proactive updates reduce risks of delays in procurement and payments.

CA Support Services

CA can assist with:

  • Supplier portal profile review
  • VAT / TRN consistency checks
  • Document preparation and upload support
  • Trade licence alignment review
  • Supplier registration assistance for AD Ports and Abu Dhabi procurement platforms

Practical Reminder

Supplier portal compliance is increasingly a governance requirement rather than a formality. Timely updates help avoid disruptions in procurement and contract execution.