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Tax Residency Certificate – Legal Entities
Client Details
Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) Services
For Legal Entities
[Client Name] – [Company Name]
01 October 2026
Tax Residency Certificate for Legal Entities
A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is an official document issued by the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirming that a legal entity is considered a tax resident of the United Arab Emirates for a specified 12-month period.
The certificate may be used to establish UAE tax residency before foreign tax authorities and counterparties in order to claim benefits available under an applicable Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) concluded by the UAE. Such benefits may include reduced withholding tax rates, exemption from taxation in the foreign jurisdiction, tax credits, and other forms of relief intended to eliminate double taxation.
Scope of Services
Our services include:
Preliminary assessment of eligibility for obtaining a Tax Residency Certificate;
Review of supporting documentation and identification of any deficiencies;
Preparation of the application package;
Submission of the application through the FTA portal;
Correspondence with the Federal Tax Authority and handling of follow-up requests;
Monitoring the application status until issuance of the certificate.
Information and Documents Required
To prepare and submit the application, the minimum package of documents the legal entity is required to provide:
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Trade Licence | Valid and current copy |
| AOA / MOA | Articles or Memorandum of Association |
| Lease Agreement | Current office or commercial lease |
| Country for which the certificate is required | Country where TRC will be presented |
| Start Date of Required Financial Year | Start of the 12-month period for the TRC |
| Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN) | Required if registered for UAE Corporate Tax |
| Additional supporting documentation | As requested by the FTA during review |
Timeline
Expected Processing
5–10
business days
From
Date of submission
of complete application
Fee Schedule
The Federal Tax Authority's fees vary depending on whether the applicant is registered for UAE Corporate Tax and holds a Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN).
Government and InBusiness Fee
| Description | With TRN (AED) | Without TRN (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| InBusiness Professional Fee | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| FTA Fee | 550 | 1,800 |
| Total (excluding VAT) | 3,550 | 4,800 |
Additional Fees
| Description | AED |
|---|---|
| Optional Hard Copy Certificate (per copy) | 250 |
- Professional fees are payable upon acceptance of this proposal and prior to commencement of work.
- Government fees must be paid before submission of the application to the Federal Tax Authority.
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