Obtaining a Certificate of Tax Residence (TRC - Tax Residency Certificate) for an individual

Certificate of tax residence

It is possible to obtain a Tax Residence Certificate in the Emirates. In English, it is called a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) or Tax Domicile Certificate (TDC).

This document is usually requested when a person seeks to benefit from the advantages of tax treaties signed by the Emirates (for example, to receive dividends from a foreign company while benefiting from a reduced withholding tax rate).

Requested documents

To obtain it, the requested documents are as follows:

Passport & visa

Copy of the passport and valid visa issued at least 180 days ago

Emirates ID

Copy of the Emirates ID card

Bank statements
6 months of personal bank statements from the UAE, stamped by the bank
Proof of income
Proof of income in the UAE, for example, an employment contract, share certificate, or salary certificate.
Inputs / outputs
Immigration Services report certifying all entries into and departures from the Emirates.
Housing

Certified copy of the lease agreement or proof of ownership, valid for at least three months before the application

Expected costs

For individuals:

Disbursements (Authority fees, variable) + AED 2,000 in fees.

For companies:

Disbursements (Authority fees, variable) + AED 2,000 in fees.