Tax residency certificates and double tax treaties

Prove UAE residency and avoid paying tax twice on the same income.

At a glance

Fee: From AED 750 one-off
Timing: Application within 3 working days
For: Companies receiving income from abroad

The UAE has a wide network of double tax treaties. A tax residency certificate lets you or your company use them, for example to reduce withholding tax abroad. We apply for the certificate and answer specific treaty questions in a short written memo.

What is included

Residency certificate application
Supporting documents prepared
Treaty memo on one specific question
Withholding tax relief forms for the other country

How it works

Four steps, agreed up front.

01
Check
Confirm you meet the residency conditions.
02
Apply
Application and documents submitted to the FTA.
03
Receive
Certificate issued, usually within weeks.
04
Use
We help file relief forms abroad.

Residency & treaties fees

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Tax residency certificatePlus the FTA fee at cost.	AED 750 one-off
Double tax treaty question (written memo)	AED 1,500 one-off

Fixed fees, excluding 5% VAT. Government fees are passed on at cost.

What we need from you

Trade licence or residence visa
Lease or proof of UAE presence
Audited accounts (companies)
Bank statements

Not sure you have everything? Send what you have — we will tell you what is missing.

Common questions

About residency & treaties.

Not covered here? — we reply within one business day.

Is the FTA fee included?

No, it is passed on at cost and shown separately on your invoice.

Do I need to register for corporate tax?

Almost every UAE company must, including free zone companies and those with no taxable income. New companies must register within three months of incorporation.

Is corporate tax included in your plans?

Registration and the annual return are included in every accounting plan.

Can you help if I have already received a penalty?

Yes. We review the penalty and tell you whether there are grounds for a reconsideration or waiver request before you pay for one.

Often done together

Related services from the same team.

Transfer pricing

Related-party transactions priced and documented at arm’s length.

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Corporate tax

Registration, Small Business Relief, free zone rules and the annual return.