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.