UAE Tax Residency Certificate: Prepared and Submitted Clearly

A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is issued by the FTA to confirm that a company or individual is tax resident in the UAE. It is commonly used to benefit from double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAs) or for other purposes.

Applying on EmaraTax (per the FTA)

1. Log in to or create an EmaraTax account.
2. Choose “Other Services” then “Tax Residency Certificate”.
3. Select your Corporate Tax TRN if available, or “No Tax Registration Number”.
4. Choose the certificate type: for a specific DTA country, or other purposes.
5. Complete the fields, upload supporting documents, and request a printed copy or international form attestation if needed.
6. Pay the fees, submit, and download the certificate once approved.

The FTA notes that the other treaty country may require UAE Corporate Tax registration, and that providing a CT TRN reduces the application fee.

Processing time

Per the FTA’s updated service card: 10 business days from receipt of a complete application, and 5 business days for a printed copy from payment of its fee.

Documents

For companies, per the FTA: valid licence and lease, certificate of incorporation, memorandum of association, Corporate Tax TRN if available, authorised signatory’s Emirates ID and passport with proof of authorisation, and proof of effective management and control in the UAE where applicable. For individuals: Emirates ID or passport with an official entry/exit report, plus case-specific evidence.

How EQRAR helps

We review your file, prepare the required documents and financial statements from your records, submit the application and follow up on FTA queries.