Tax Residency Certificate UAE
Obtain your UAE Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and benefit from the UAE's network of 100+ Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements. Avoid double taxation on income earned globally. Ministry of Finance application handled end-to-end.
What Is a UAE Tax Residency Certificate?
A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), also known as a Tax Domicile Certificate, is an official document issued by the UAE Ministry of Finance. It confirms that you or your business are a tax resident in the UAE and enables you to benefit from the UAE's extensive network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) with over 100 countries.
Without a valid TRC, income earned in the UAE may be subject to withholding taxes or double taxation in your home country. Common uses include reducing withholding taxes on dividends, interest, and royalties, and proving UAE tax residency status to foreign tax authorities.
Who Is Eligible for a UAE Tax Residency Certificate?
Individual Eligibility
- Valid UAE residency visa
- Minimum 180 days physical presence in the UAE in the application year
- Emirates ID
- Proof of UAE income (employment contract or business ownership)
- UAE bank account showing regular activity
- Tenancy contract or property ownership documents
Company Eligibility
- UAE company incorporated for a minimum of 1 year
- Valid UAE trade licence
- Certificate of incorporation
- Audited financial statements for the most recent year
- Physical office in the UAE (tenancy contract or Ejari)
- Passport and Emirates ID of all shareholders
Benefits of the UAE Tax Residency Certificate
Avoid Double Taxation
Prevent your income from being taxed in both the UAE and your home country through the UAE's 100+ DTAAs.
Reduce Withholding Tax
Lower or eliminate withholding taxes on dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains paid from DTAA countries.
International Banking
Support international banking and financial compliance requirements that require proof of tax residency status.
Foreign Tax Authority Proof
Officially confirm your UAE tax residency status to foreign tax authorities, banks, and government bodies abroad.
Tax Treaty Benefits
Access reduced tax rates on income streams under specific DTAAs — particularly useful for investors and business owners with international operations.
Business Credibility
Demonstrate UAE establishment and tax compliance to international partners, investors, and counterparties.
What You Need to Provide
For Individuals
For Companies
How Our TRC Application Process Works
Free Consultation
We confirm your eligibility — individual or company — and advise on the most appropriate TRC for your situation.
Document Collection
We send a clear checklist. You share documents via WhatsApp or email. We review everything before submission.
Ministry Submission
We submit your TRC application to the UAE Ministry of Finance on your behalf via the official portal.
Certificate Delivered
The Ministry typically processes applications in 7 to 10 working days. We deliver your certificate immediately upon issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tax Residency Certificate UAE
Get Your UAE Tax Residency Certificate — AED 500
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