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Tax Residency Certificate for Treaty purposes with movingo
Just one document to prove you’re a tax resident in the UAE, the country of 0% personal income tax
Countries often have double taxation agreements (DTAs). This means that you may pay less or even 0% tax in one country if you pay tax in another. If you live in the UAE, you can officially become a tax resident and pay 0% taxes. To take advantage of the DTA in your country, you will need a special document that confirmed your tax status in the UAE.
This document is Tax Residency Certificate for Treaty purposes (TRC). The UAE has introduced it in 2023.
This document is Tax Residency Certificate for Treaty purposes (TRC). The UAE has introduced it in 2023.
So, you can fill it out and submit it to your country's tax authority to officially record your 0% tax in the UAE.
There are two types of TRC you may need
TRC for DTA purposes is a document that proves you're a tax resident of one country to claim DTA benefits in another country.
TRC for DTA purposes
Domestic TRC is a document that proves you're a tax resident for that country's own tax rules. It helps you pay the right taxes in the country, get tax breaks, and comply with other regulations.
Domestic TRC
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When you get and use the certificate, you'll become a UAE tax resident and officially “pay” 0% personal income tax.
How do I get a TRC certificate?
Once you have selected the option you want, you have several steps to take:
1
Apply for an Exit/Entry report on the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai website (GDRFA)
2
Provide us with the documents you need for your TRC. We'll do it right. 😉
Here are the documents you’ll need:
For natural person:
b. Title deed in case of private property.
- Passport
- Valid Residence Permit
- Emirates ID (must match the name on the card for verification).
- A certified copy of residential lease agreement
- Source of income/salary certificate
- Bank statement from a local bank covering 6 months within the fiscal year related to the application
- Entry and exit report from the Federal Department of Identity and Citizenship or a local competent government authority
- Proof of permanent place of residence:
b. Title deed in case of private property.
For a legal person:
b. Request letter issued by the person (the Government entity)
- Trade License
- Memorandum of Association.
- Proof of Authorization (from Memorandum of Association or Power of Attorney)
- Copy of the audited financial statement certified by an independent auditor, stamped and signed by the auditing firm
- Certified Lease agreement / tenancy contract for the office.
- A bank statement issued by a local bank covering 6 months within the financial year related to the request.
- Applicant is a legal person – Government entity:
b. Request letter issued by the person (the Government entity)
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