Tax Residency (Domicile) Certificate UAE

At present, commercial activities in the UAE are boosting international trade links, but it also gets complicated once it gets trapped in the tax regime. As a result, businesses are now tackling the problem of double taxation. To resolve this concern, a tax residency certificate in UAE comes into the equation.

SBMG can help you obtain your Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) in the UAE in a timely manner. The strain of taxation can be avoided with the tax residence certificate in Dubai and the added benefit of a double taxation treaty to follow. A Tax Residency Certificate is available to any company operating on the mainland or in a free zone which has been operating in the country for at least a year.

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Procedures for Tax Residency Certificate in UAE

The applicant must complete an online process in order to obtain a tax residency certificate. The steps are as follows:

• Make an account on the Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) website.
• Complete the form to apply for a UAE Tax Residence Certificate.
• Using digital formats such as PDF or JPEG to upload required paperwork.
• Fees must be paid online once the application has been approved.
• Certificates are issued and sent to the registered address through express courier.

Required Documents for Tax Residency Certificate in UAE

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Predefined vital records must be presented in order to receive a tax residency certificate, and these documents differ for various parties. Let’s have a look at the needed documents:

1.Individuals

Individuals must provide the following documents to apply for a tax residency certificate in the UAE:

• Salary Certificate.
• A confirmed bank statement from the previous six months.
• A certified copy of the (residential) lease agreement or a copy of the tenancy contract.
• A copy of your passport, your UAE residence visa, and your Emirates ID are all required.
• The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) of the UAE has released a report tracking all entrances and exits.

2.For Companies

The following are the prerequisites for obtaining a tax residency certificate in the United Arab Emirates:

• A copy of the company’s Certificate of Incorporation.
• The organisational chart of the corporation.
• A copy of the directors’, shareholders’, or managers’ passports, as well as a copy of their valid UAE residency visa.
• The company must have been in operation for at least one year and hold a valid UAE trade license (Mainland DED or Free Zone).
• A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement for the firm (Memorandum of Association).
• For the last six months, a UAE firm’s most recent certified audited financial accounts or bank statements, stamped by the bank.

3.For Investors

The company license, as well as the names of the partners and any other documents indicated earlier, should be included.

4.For Housewives

The request should be accompanied by a copy of the marriage certificate, as well as copies of the marital couple’s passports and residency permits, as well as the partner’s wage certificate and work contract. Any additional documents pertaining to the husband that were previously supplied should be included.

Duration of Time

• The pre-approval procedure takes 4-5 days.
• Once accepted, the UAE TAX Residency Certificate will be issued within 5-7 working days.