Tax domicile certificate (also known as tax residency
certificate) is a certificate issued for eligible government
entities, companies and individuals to take advantage of agreements
of double taxation avoidance on income signed by the UAE.
The Tax Domicile certificate is issued by the Ministry of
Finance of UAE. The certificate can be issued to a company
registered in the UAE and also for individuals who are residing in
the UAE. The Tax residency certificate is validity from one year
from the date of its issue.
Obtaining a residence permit is the primary condition for being
considered as resident in the UAE. As a general rule, a foreign
individual has to have a sponsor in order to apply for a residence
permit in the jurisdiction. For many expatriates, the company that
employs them will act as their sponsor and secure them residence
visa. For those who do not come on an employment contract, the best
way is to incorporate a company in UAE.
