Tax Residency Certificate in the UAE

A UAE tax residency certificate is issued by the Federal Tax Authority to individuals and companies that meet the residency criteria, and is used to support claims under double tax treaties.

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What to know about Tax Residency Certificate

Individuals

Individuals can apply when they meet the residency conditions.

Companies

Companies can apply when they meet the criteria set by the authority.

Treaty benefits

The certificate supports claims under double tax treaties with other countries.

Supporting documents

Applications need proof of residency, such as tenancy and visa documents.

How this service works

01

Tell us what you need

We confirm the transaction, the authority and your timeline.

02

Document check

We list the documents required and check what you already have.

03

Submission

We prepare and submit the application to the relevant authority.

04

Follow-up

We follow up and respond to any authority requests.

05

Delivery

We deliver the result and track any renewal dates.

What we need from you

Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.

  • Copy of the trade licence, where you already have one
  • Passport and Emirates ID or visa copies of the owners
  • Company incorporation documents, where relevant
  • A short description of your business activity
  • Any documents specific to the service, which we confirm for you

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Why choose Maven& for Tax Residency Certificate

One dedicated consultant

One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.

Checked against official sources

We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.

Connected services

Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.

Tax Residency Certificate: frequently asked questions

Individuals and companies that meet the Federal Tax Authority residency criteria.

Claiming benefits under double tax treaties and proving UAE tax residency to other countries.

Typically passport, residence visa, Emirates ID, tenancy or ownership documents and bank statements. We confirm the list.

Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.

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