How to quickly apply for a tax residence certificate in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah
Eligibility obtained Tax resident Certificate UAE companies for Double Taxation Avoidance
Double Taxation Avoidance (DTA) treaties are highly useful for multinational companies, or individuals that owns companies in more than one country, that needs to apply for tax status and pay taxes in one country, in order to avoid paying taxes on the same amount in another.
To take advantage of the DTA treaties, it is necessary to apply for a tax residence certificate in UAE, whether you are a company or individual.
Obtaining a tax residence certificate is straight forward, the only requirement is that the company should be eligible should be active for at least 12 months.
How to obtain a tax residence certificate immediately for a uAE company
The only requirement to obtain a Tax Resident Certificate for a business registered in UAE, is for it to be incorporated for 12 months.
Investors that are looking to obtain a TRC certificate for the purpose of asset planning and business operations, but are unable to wait the 12 month waiting, have an option to purchase an active company that meets the requirements set by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in order to be able to apply for a tax residence certificate.
BUH Consulting offers a number of companies that can meet this requirement.
Documents required to apply for a tax residence certificate.
The application and documentary requirements differ depending on whether the applicant is a natural person or a legal person (business).
Company Requirements
- Valid business license and lease agreement (as applicable)
- UAE Corporate Tax TRN (if applicable)
- Bank statement
- Audit report or similar financial statement
- Certificate of incorporation
- Certified copy of the Memorandum of Association (if available)
- Authorised signatory (name, Emirates ID and passport) and proof of their authorisation (Establishment Contract or the Power of Attorney).
- Proof of being effectively managed and controlled in the UAE – a written statement explaining how the applicant believes their effective management and control is in the UAE, alongside all supporting documentation.
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Personal Requirements for individuals working in UAE.
- Reside in UAE for 183 days minimum
- Emirates ID and visa
- One of the following:
- Proof of employment with salary certificate and/or labour contract with an UAE employer
- Business proof of source of income in the UAE
- Proof of permanent place of residence in the UAE (house or apartment rental with proof such as a certified tenancy contract, long-term rental contract, or a written and or signed statement from the landlord or owner of the property that the Applicant has continuous access to the place, or a title deed with a utility bill (i.e. water/electricity or gas)
- Proof of employment with salary certificate and/or labour contract with an UAE employer
Personal Requirements for individuals NOT working in UAE.
- Reside in UAE for 183 days minimum
- Copy of passport, and entry and exit report from the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship or a local competent government immigration entity, and a declaration explaining the reasons of being physically in the UAE for 183 days or more.
Requirements to apply for tax residence certificate in UAE
All companies in UAE are eligible to apply for a Tax resident certificate, including companies located in:
- Freezones (FZE, FZC, FZCO)
- Mainland (LLC, LLP)
- Offshore (Limited)
Companies in all jurisdictions are able to apply for certificates, which means if you have a business incorporated in the below Freezones, Mainland or offshore jurisdictions in UAE, you can apply for a UAE issued tax certificate.
Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) – This is Abu Dhabi’s version of the Department of Economic Development (DED) – Mainland
- Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) – Freezone
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) – Freezone
- Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) – Freezone
- Masdar City Free Zone – Freezone
- twofour54 Abu Dhabi – Freezone
Ajman
- Ajman Department of Economic Development – Mainland
- Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) – Freezone
- Ajman Media City Free Zone (AMCFZ) – Freezone
- Ajman NuVentures Centre Freezone (ANCFZ) – Freezone
Dubai
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DTCM) – Previously Department of Economic Development – Mainland
- Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) – Freezone
- Dubai Auto Zone – Freezone
- Dubai Design District (d3) – Freezone
- Dubai Gold and Diamond Park – Freezone
- Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) – Freezone
- Dubai Industrial City – Freezone
- Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) – Freezone
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – Freezone
- Dubai Internet City (DIC) – Freezone
- Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) – Freezone
- Dubai South (DWC) – Previously known as Dubai Logistics District or Dubai World Central – Freezone
- Dubai Maritime City (DMC) – Freezone
- Dubai Media City (DMC) – Freezone
- Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – Freezone
- Dubai Outsource City (DOC) – Freezone
- Dubai Production City (DPC) – previously known as International Media Production Zone or IMPZ – Freezone
- Dubai Science Park (DSP) – Freezone
- Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) in partnership with International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
- Meydan Free Zone – Freezone
- Dubai Studio City (DSC) – Freezone
- National Industries Park (Previously Dubai Techno Park) – Freezone
- Dubai Textile City – Freezone
- International Free Zone Authority(IFZA) – Freezone
- International Humanitarian City (IHC) – Freezone
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) – Freezone
Fujairah
- Fujairah Department of Economic Development – Mainland
- Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) – Freezone
- Fujairah Creative City – Freezone
Ras Al Khaimah
- Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development – Mainland
- Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) – Freezone
- Ras Al Khaimah Innovation City (Ras Al Khaimah digital asset Oasis – RAKDAO) – Freezone
- RAK Maritime City Free Zone – Freezone
- RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC), formerly known as RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA) Free Zone – Freezone
Sharjah
- Sharjah Department of Economic Development – Mainland
- Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) – Freezone
- Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) – Freezone
- Sharjah Media City (Shams) – Freezone
- Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) – Freezone
- Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTIP) – Freezone
Umm Al Quwain
- Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development – Mainland
- Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ) – Freezone
How to apply for Tax Residence Certificate in UAE
- After meeting the above documentary and eligibility requirement, a tax resident certificate can be issued by the federal tax authority in UAE in 5 working days for corporate entities and private individuals.
- If your company needs have a Tax Resident Certificate immediately and your company is not eligible, consider purchasing a shelf company that can meet the financial the requirements outlined by the Federal Tax Authority.
Companies for sale in UAE with Tax Resident Certificate
The TRC is a document that has to be manually applied by a company and is not readily on hand, most companies do not have a use for this document and therefore do not apply for it.
Customers that are looking to take advantage of UAE tax friendly environment, the easiest way to obtain a tax residence certificate is to purchase a company that meets the regulatory requirements, as mandated by the FTA (Federal Tax Authority / Emaratax)
How BUH consulting can assist
Our business acquisition team has access to a number of shelf companies that can meet the requirements, in order for a company to be eligible to apply for a tax residence certificate.
Our team will work with you to understand your requirements, help you understand eligibility criteria and advise the most cost effective option to achieve your goal.
Contact information
For a tailored solution, contact us to discuss about your requirements.
Email: – sam@buh-consulting.com
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