FTA communication on VAT 301 Form Deactivation

Hello Friends,

You must be receiving an email from FTA with a subject line: (Reminder) Restriction on VAT301 Form

Lets understand!

1. What is VAT 301 form?

VAT 301 is an Import Declaration Form used for making VAT Payment on imports made by a person registered under VAT and have valid TRN.

2. Why are we receiving this email from FTA?

This is a general reminder communication that this form will be deactivated from 23-02-2021 for all the users. 

3. Is any action required?

SITUATION 1: You are registered with VAT and have valid TRN, but do not have Custom Registration Number (CRN).

Register with Custom department and link your CRN with your VAT Tax Registration Number(TRN).

SITUATION 2: You are registered with VAT and have valid TRN and all your Custom Registration Number (CRN) are linked with VAT TRN.

No action required.

SITUATION 3: You are registered with VAT and have valid TRN but your Custom Registration Number (CRN) are NOT linked with VAT TRN.

Ensure to Link your CRN with your TRN.

NOTE: Alternatively, you will only be able to import goods via a clearing company that is registered with the FTA or only use form VAT301 to utilize the payment option.