Tax · Residency
UAE Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)
Prove UAE tax residency and access double-tax treaties.
A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) from the Federal Tax Authority proves your UAE tax residency, letting individuals and companies benefit from the UAE's double-taxation treaties. It's valuable for international founders and holding structures.
What's involved
For individuals & companies
Both UAE resident individuals and companies can apply, subject to presence and substance criteria.
Treaty benefits
Access the UAE's extensive double-tax treaty network to avoid being taxed twice.
Requirements
Typically evidence of UAE residency/substance, a tenancy, bank statements and (for companies) an audited financial statement.
We handle the application
Preparation and submission via the FTA, end to end.
Frequently asked
01What is a UAE Tax Residency Certificate?＋
A certificate from the Federal Tax Authority proving your UAE tax residency, used to access the UAE's double-taxation treaties so you're not taxed twice on the same income.
02Who can get a TRC?＋
Both UAE resident individuals and companies, subject to presence and substance requirements, typically evidence of residency, tenancy, bank activity and (for companies) audited accounts.
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