Tax Residency
Certificate
in the UAE

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The Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is an official document issued by a tax authority that certifies an individual’s or entity’s residency status in a particular country for tax purposes. This certificate confirms that the taxpayer is a resident of the country where the certificate is issued and is subject to its tax laws. These are available to all individuals who are resident of the UAE and for all companies formed in the UAE, so allowing those with a TRC issued from the UAE to benefit from the tax laws here.

Benefits

  • 01

    Allows companies and individuals access to the network of double taxation avoidance agreements between the UAE and over 76 countries worldwide.

    Benefit 1
  • 02

    Allows companies or individuals to benefit from the UAE’s competitive tax regime.

    Benefit 2
  • 03

    Simplified taxation and reduced reporting requirements.

    Benefit 3
  • 04

    Useful for estate planning and wealth preservation purposes.

    Benefit 4

Required Documents

  • Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) for a natural person

    • Passport copy
    • Emirates ID
    • Valid residence permit
    • Certified copy of a residential lease agreement
    • Source of income
    • Bank statements
    • The individual’s entry and exit report
  • Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) for a legal person

    • Trade license
    • Memorandum of association
    • Audited financial report copy
    • Certified lease agreement / tenancy agreement for the office
    • Passport copies of the shareholders
    • Six months company bank statements

TIMELINE

Pre-approval: 3-5 working days.
Issuance of the certificate (TRC) once approved: 4-7 working days.

Cost

  • AED 50 for TRC application submission
  • AED 500 for all tax registrants (individuals and companies)
  • AED 1,000 for non-tax registrant natural persons
  • AED 1,750 for non-tax registrant legal persons
  • AED 250 for printed TRC
  • PLUS professional fees
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