Tax Residency Certificate UAE: Benefits, Eligibility & How to Get it

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If you live, work, invest or run a business in the UAE and have financial interests in another country, you may need official proof that you are a UAE tax resident.

This is where a tax residency certificate UAE comes in. A Tax Residency Certificate UAE, issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), is an official document confirming an applicant’s UAE tax residency for a specified period. It is particularly useful when claiming benefits under a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the UAE and another country.

For individuals, the rules are not simply about having a UAE residence visa or spending 183 days in the country. Depending on your circumstances, UAE tax residency can also be established through other tests involving your residence, employment or business, and personal and financial interests.