Tax Residency Certificate in UAE

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Overview of Legal Consultancy Services

Securing a Tax Residency Certificate in UAE is a critical step for businesses in the UAE. We emphasize the importance of obtaining professional tax advice to align your company’s governance with tax rules, ensuring a strategic and compliant approach. CDA offers professional guidance, ensuring your company’s governance aligns seamlessly with tax rules. Our knowledgeable staff simplifies the TRC procedure, obtaining the necessary documents and certifications promptly.

We understand the importance of an efficient tax strategy, providing an impartial overview of your business model and individual factors. At CDA, we welcome any services related to TRC, offering a hassle-free experience to ensure your company complies with tax residency requirements in the UAE. Trust CDA for expert advice and efficient handling of your tax-related documentation, allowing you to focus on strategic business decisions.

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Why Choose Our TRC Services?

  • Expert Guidance

    Choose our Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) compliance service for expert guidance, ensuring your business aligns with UAE tax regulations seamlessly. Our knowledgeable team navigates the complexities, providing clarity and precision in the TRC process.

  • Efficient Documentation Handling

    Opt for our service to benefit from efficient handling of documentation. We streamline the TRC procedure, obtaining the necessary certificates promptly and ensuring compliance with tax residency requirements without unnecessary delays.

  • Strategic Tax Advisory

    Trust CDA for strategic tax advisory services. We go beyond compliance, offering insights into an effective tax strategy tailored to your business model, contributing to informed decision-making and optimized governance.

Documents Required

  • Passport Copy
  • UAE Residence Visa Copy
  • Emirates ID Copy
  • A certified copy of the (residential) lease agreement or Tenancy Contract Copy
  • Source of income (e.g. Salary Certificate/ Trade License, etc)
  • Bank statements for 6 months from a local UAE Bank.
  • Report from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs or Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) solidifies the number of days the resident has stayed in the UAE
  • Tax forms (if any) from the country in which the certificate is to be submitted.
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Natural persons

    The person applying needs to have lived in the UAE for at least 180 days. They also need to provide a yearly rental agreement that's officially recorded by the right authorities, like EJARI in Dubai or the municipalities in other Emirates, and free zone authorities.

  • Legal Persons

    To qualify for a TRC, the company must have been operating for at least one year. Financial records need to be audited by a certified firm and submitted along with other necessary documents. The audit report must be stamped and certified by the auditing firm. The financial report attached should cover the relevant year for which the certificate is sought. If applying for the current year, the audit report should cover the previous year.

  • Note: Offshore companies cannot apply for this service as they are not included in the Double Taxation Avoidance agreements.

Steps for the Online Process of Applying for the TRC

  • Log in or sign up for a Tax Certificate account on the FTA Portal
  • If you are registered as a taxpayer already, give "Yes" in the popup message in the dashboard and enter your TRN & Email address.
  • If you are a new Taxpayer, give "No" and proceed with the application
  • Complete the tax residency certificate application form.
  • Upload the necessary documents in PDF or JPEG format.
  • Process the payment for the application fee to finalize the submission.
  • Check the application status on the dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions

A Tax Residency Certificate is an official document issued by the UAE tax authorities, confirming a company's tax residency status. It is crucial for businesses to establish eligibility for double taxation treaty benefits.  

The legal entity should have a minimum establishment history of one year. Financial statements, either audited or prepared by an accredited audit firm, must be included in the application along with other necessary documents. The audit firm must certify and stamp the report.
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