Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)
A UAE Tax Residency Certificate, applied for correctly the first time
A TRC from the Federal Tax Authority lets you prove UAE tax residence abroad and use the UAE’s tax treaties. We check you qualify, prepare the evidence and handle the application through EmaraTax.
- FTAIssuing authority
- 12 monthsPeriod each certificate covers
- BothCompanies and individuals
- Checked firstEligibility before you apply
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Tax residency, in 30 seconds
Why living in Dubai is not proof on its own, and what a Tax Residency Certificate needs.
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Living in Dubai doesn't prove you're a UAE tax resident. When a bank or tax office abroad asks, the proof is a Tax Residency Certificate. Generally, a hundred and eighty-three days. Or ninety, with residence and a home or job here. We check your days first, then handle the application. Prove where you live. Book a free call, or message us on WhatsApp.
Is this for you?
Who needs a Tax Residency Certificate
A good fit if you
- Need to prove UAE tax residence to a tax authority or bank abroad
- Want to claim reduced withholding tax under a UAE tax treaty
- Have recently moved to the UAE and are leaving another country’s tax net
- Run a UAE company receiving dividends, interest or royalties from abroad
Probably not for you if you
- Spent too few days in the UAE in the period: we will tell you before you apply
- Need personal tax advice in another country: you will need an adviser there
Eligibility and documents
What the Federal Tax Authority looks for
Individuals
- Your usual place of residence and centre of financial and personal interests is in the UAE, or
- In the UAE for 183 days or more in the relevant 12 months, or
- 90 days or more as a UAE or GCC national or residence permit holder, with a permanent home or a job or business here
- Passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
- Official entry and exit report for the period
- Proof of address and a salary certificate or source of income
Companies
- Incorporated in, or effectively managed and controlled from, the UAE
- Valid trade licence and memorandum of association
- Audited financial statements and recent bank statements
- Tenancy contract for the office
- Passport and Emirates ID details of owners and the manager
General guide as at October 2026. Rules change and vary by authority and activity; we confirm your position in writing before you commit. The Federal Tax Authority issues certificates through EmaraTax, each for a defined 12-month period, either for a named treaty country or as a domestic certificate.
What is included
Your TRC application, handled
- Eligibility reviewDays, residence and company substance checked against the rules.
- Treaty or domestic certificateThe right certificate type for where you will use it.
- Document packEvery supporting document gathered and checked for consistency.
- EmaraTax applicationAccount set up where needed, application submitted and paid.
- Authority queriesQuestions from the Federal Tax Authority answered for you.
- Certificate deliveryElectronic certificate, with a printed copy if you need one.
How it works
How a TRC application runs
Once the file is complete, the authority often decides within days, though queries can extend that. We tell you what to expect for your case.
- Day 1
Eligibility check
Days in the UAE, residence and company details reviewed.
- Days 1 to 5
Documents gathered
Entry and exit report, statements, licence and lease as needed.
- Then
Application on EmaraTax
Submitted with the correct certificate type and period.
- If raised
Queries answered
We respond to the authority on your behalf.
- Finally
Certificate issued
Ready to send to the tax authority or bank that asked for it.
Fees
Our fee fixed, authority fees itemised
The Federal Tax Authority charges its own fees, which depend on the applicant type. Our fee is fixed and quoted before you commit.
What sets your cost
- Company or individual applicant
- Treaty or domestic certificate
- Whether an EmaraTax account needs setting up
- Whether a printed copy is needed
Government charges are always shown separately from our fee, so you can see exactly what you are paying us for.
Get your number
Tell us who needs the certificate and for which country. You will have a fixed, itemised quote the same working day.
A straight answer on eligibility
If you have not spent enough days in the UAE, or your company cannot show it is managed here, we tell you before you pay any fee, and what you would need for next year.
Client reviews
Clients on working with Aizaa
From the initial consultation through to the completion of the process, the team was very professional and supportive. They explained each step clearly, answered all my questions and kept me updated whenever there was progress. I particularly appreciated how responsive they were whenever I needed clarification. The entire experience was smooth and well organised, and I would be happy to recommend their services to anyone looking for professional assistance in the UAE.
Excellent service and very good communication throughout the process. Everything was explained clearly and handled professionally. I always received quick responses when I had questions, which made the whole experience much easier.
I had a very positive experience working with the team. From the beginning, they took the time to understand what I needed and guided me through the different steps in a clear and practical way. The communication was consistent, and I never felt that I was left without an update. Their attention to detail and willingness to assist made the process much more straightforward than I expected. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service.
Client feedback is published with the respective clients’ permission.
Tax Residency Certificate FAQs
Before you decide
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp and the person who handles TRC applications will answer.
How long is a UAE Tax Residency Certificate valid?
Each certificate covers a defined 12-month period. If you need proof for another year, a new application is made for that period.
How many days do I need in the UAE?
Generally 183 days or more in the relevant 12 months, or 90 days or more if you are a UAE or GCC national or hold a UAE residence permit and have a permanent home or a job or business here. You can also qualify if the UAE is your usual place of residence and the centre of your financial and personal interests. We check your entry and exit report first.
Can a new company get a TRC?
A company incorporated in, or effectively managed from, the UAE can apply, but it needs supporting evidence such as financial statements and bank statements, which a very new company may not have yet. We tell you when your company is ready.
What is the difference between a treaty and a domestic certificate?
A treaty certificate is issued for use with one specific country under its tax treaty with the UAE. A domestic certificate confirms UAE residence more generally, for example for a bank.
Does Aizaa handle tax returns too?
No. We handle the TRC application and supporting evidence. Corporate tax and VAT filing are outside the services Aizaa offers.
Free, 30 minutes, no obligation
Get your TRC eligibility checked
A short free call: who needs the certificate, for which country and period. You leave knowing whether you qualify and what it costs.
You will speak with our team, led by Auj Afreen Ahmad and Tabish Ahmed.
- WhatsApp, fastest+971 55 786 7621
- Call+971 55 786 7621
- Emailinfo@aizaa.ae
- Office, by appointmentAl Shaikh Building 5, Al Khabaisi, Deira, Dubai
- HoursMonday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 GST
Asked for a TRC by a bank or tax office?
Send us the request on WhatsApp and we will tell you exactly what is needed.