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Want to obtain your Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) in Dubai? No matter whether you are an individual or a business, BFG Advisory provides professional guidance in acquiring your UAE Tax Residency Certificate with full compliance, speedy processing, and a stress-free process. Our consultants manage the whole process, from documentation to the final approval, which makes us your go-to partner in the UAE.
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What is a Tax Residency Certificate in the UAE?
A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) or the UAE Tax Certificate is an official document released by the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF). It confirms that an individual or a company is a tax resident of the UAE and thus is entitled to benefit from DTAAs (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements) between the UAE and other countries.
A TRC is essential if you live or have your business in the UAE and wish to legally reduce or even eliminate taxes in your home country.
Who is Eligible to Apply for a Tax Residency Certificate in Dubai?
Individuals
- The residents of the UAE who possess a valid visa
- Freelancers, remote workers, and salaried professionals
- Expatriates in the UAE who have spent a period of 183 days or more in the UAE in the past 12 months
Companies
- Onshore UAE companies (mainland and free zones)
- Entities in the UAE that are involved in international trade
- Offshore companies that have considerable UAE operations
Note: Offshore companies that do not have physical presence are not entitled to TRC.
How to Get a TRC via BFG Advisory: Step-by-Step Process
Free consultation to evaluate eligibility
Checklist review & document collection
Preparation and online submission to the Ministry of Finance portal
Liaison with authorities for update, clarification, and tracking
- Issuance of the TRC to your desired place or digitally
For Individuals
- Passport copy, Emirates ID, and UAE residency Visa
- A residential tenancy contract or a title deed (under your name)
- 6 months’ UAE bank statement
- Evidence of salaries (salary certificate, employment contract, self-employment evidence)
- Immigration report ( from GDRFA)
- Presence of at least 183 days in the UAE during the last 12 months
For Companies
- Valid trade license
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- 6 months’ corporate bank statement
- Audited financial statements
- Tenancy contracts for office or physical space
- Details of shareholders and management
Processing Time and Validity
- Processing Time: 2 to 4 weeks after submission
- Validity: One year from the date of issuance
- Renewal: BFG Advisory provides auto-renewal reminders and renewal services to maintain compliance.