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Obtain an official Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) from the Federal Tax Authority and unlock benefits under Double Taxation Agreements. Our expert team assists both individuals and companies through the eligibility criteria, documentation, and application process smoothly and accurately.
Are you a small business owner or an expatriate looking to optimize your global tax strategy? The UAE’s Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) could be your solution. This certificate, issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), allows you to leverage the UAE’s extensive network of Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), ensuring you’re not taxed twice on the same income across different jurisdictions.
Eligibility for a UAE Tax Residency Certificate includes:
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Securing a TRC in the UAE offers numerous benefits for both individuals and companies:
Utilize the UAE’s extensive DTAA network to prevent double taxation, facilitating smoother international business operations.
Demonstrate your UAE tax residency to potentially exempt income earned abroad from taxes in certain jurisdictions.
Certifying your tax residency aids in streamlining financial strategies, especially if you earn income across multiple countries.
At Virtual Accountants LLC, we streamline the application process for obtaining a UAE TRC. The process involves submitting specific documents:
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Yes, Free Zone companies can apply for a TRC if they prove real economic substance. Once issued, the certificate is valid internationally for double tax treaty benefits, such as reduced withholding taxes.
Businesses must submit audited financial statements, UAE bank statements, office lease agreements, and proof of operating expenses to demonstrate genuine local activity.
A valid TRC allows individuals and companies to claim benefits under UAE’s Double Tax Treaties, ensuring income such as dividends, royalties, or interest is not taxed twice.
Yes, but they must prove the UAE is their primary residence with evidence such as utility bills, accommodation contracts, and at least 183 days of physical presence.
Rejections often happen due to missing financial statements, insufficient proof of UAE residency, inconsistencies in lease or bank records, or lack of genuine business activity.
Normally, at least one completed financial year is required. Exceptions may be considered if the company can show strong operational substance and supporting records.
The process typically takes 4–6 weeks. Delays occur if applications are incomplete, financial statements are unaudited, or if the Ministry requests clarifications.
Each TRC is issued for a specific country and is valid for one year. Companies dealing with multiple jurisdictions must apply separately for each country where treaty benefits are needed.
Foreign tax authorities may deny relief, charge backdated taxes, impose penalties, and question the company’s compliance. It can also raise red flags with the UAE Ministry of Finance.
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