The UAE Free Trade Zone onshore companies can receive the certificate of tax residency in order to use the advantages of the double tax treaties signed in between UAE and other countries.
Such certificates can be issued with the clear indication in respect to the Double Tax Treaty agreement with which country it refers to. To receive such tax residency certificate the company shall provide its trade license, business premises lease agreement, passport copy of the company director with the residency visa in UAE, bank statement for at least last 6 month, audited financial report, the application / request letter to receive such tax residency certificate and the payment of the respective governmental fees.
Sample wording of the UAE Tax Residence Certificate / Tax Domicile Certificate
The ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates hereby certifies that, pursuant to the Agreement between The Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of ____ for Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, ____ Limited, license N _____ is qualified to enjoy the benefit of the mentioned Agreement as a resident in the United Arab Emirates.
This certificate is valid from the date here of and continuing for a period of one year issued in __ on ___
In order for the RAK Free Trade Zone onshore company to be able to safely use the advantages of the Double Tax Treaties network of the UAE, such company must have, as according to the applicable international praxis, the clear economic substance and real presence in the UAE.
