What Qarar handles
Tax residency certificate
Tax residency evidence, presence documentation, financial ties, and treaty positioning support.
Audience
Individuals, founders, investors, and tax teams
Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)
Evidence collection, document assembly, and workflow management for the UAE Tax Residency Certificate — the formal proof that the UAE is your country of tax residence.
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What This Service Covers
- TRC application preparation: Assembling the evidence file required by the UAE Ministry of Finance.
- Physical presence documentation: Collating entry and exit records, lease agreements, and utility statements to demonstrate UAE residency.
- Financial tie evidence: Bank statements, salary certificates, and UAE-sourced income documentation.
- Application submission: Filing with the MoF portal and tracking the certificate issuance process.
- Double Taxation Treaty support: Identifying the relevant DTT between the UAE and the applicant's prior jurisdiction for treaty position documentation.
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Who Starts This Service
UAE residents who need official confirmation of their tax residency for use with foreign tax authorities, financial institutions, or in treaty benefit claims. Common profiles:
- Individuals leaving a high-tax jurisdiction who need to confirm UAE residency to their home country tax authority
- Business owners or employees required to provide a TRC by a foreign bank or counterparty
- Investors claiming treaty benefits on UAE-sourced income
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Eligibility
The UAE Ministry of Finance requires applicants to have:
- A valid UAE residency visa at time of application
- Physical presence in the UAE of at least 183 days in the relevant calendar year (for individuals)
- A UAE domicile (primary residence) — supported by tenancy contract or property ownership
Corporate applicants (companies) have different requirements. Qarar handles both individual and corporate TRC applications.
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What Is Involved
Phase 1: Eligibility and period confirmation Qarar reviews your entry/exit records, residency visa, and lease or ownership documents to confirm the application year and eligibility.
Phase 2: Evidence file assembly Qarar collects and organises your physical presence proof, financial ties, property or tenancy documents, utility bills, and any required supporting statements.
Phase 3: MoF portal submission Qarar submits the application on the Ministry of Finance portal and tracks progress. Additional document requests from the MoF are managed by Qarar.
Phase 4: Certificate issuance The TRC is issued as an official digital document by the UAE MoF. Qarar delivers the certificate and advises on how to use it with foreign authorities.
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Documents You Will Need
Key requirements:
- Valid UAE residency visa and Emirates ID
- Passport with UAE entry/exit stamps or ICA travel records
- UAE tenancy contract or property title deed
- UAE bank statements (12 months)
- Salary certificate or proof of UAE-sourced income
- Utility bills (DEWA, Etisalat, etc.)
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Related Services
- Company Formation: A UAE entity is often part of tax residency evidence for business owners.
- Residency & Visas: Valid UAE residency is a prerequisite for TRC application.
- Attestation & Translation: Foreign documents submitted in the evidence file may require attestation.
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*TRC applications are assessed by the UAE Ministry of Finance. Approval depends on meeting statutory requirements. This document describes the Qarar workflow, not legal or tax advice.*