Evaluate Your UAE Tax Residency
Qualifies as UAE Tax Resident (183-Day Primary Rule)
You satisfy the primary physical presence test under Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 by spending 183 days or more in the UAE within a 12-month period. You are eligible to apply for an official Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Required Documents for FTA TRC Application
- Entry & Exit Report: Official ICP/GDRFA report logging all travel dates.
- Identity Proof: Valid Passport, Residence Visa copy, & Emirates ID card.
- Proof of Accommodation: Certified Ejari lease agreement or property deed.
- Financial Proof: 6 consecutive months of stamped UAE bank statements.
- Income Source: Salary certificate or commercial trade license copy.
Tax Residency Rules Comparison
| Primary Rule: | 183+ Days physical presence |
| Secondary Rule: | 90+ Days + Visa + Primary Home / Ties |
| Issuing Authority: | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) |
| TRC Validity: | 1 Year from selected date |
Frequently Asked Questions (FTA)
Under UAE Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022, an individual is a UAE Tax Resident if they meet either: (1) Primary test of physical presence in the UAE for 183 days or more in a 12-month period, or (2) Secondary test of physical presence for 90 days or more in a 12-month period if they hold a valid UAE residence visa and maintain a primary residence or business in the UAE.
Applications are submitted online via the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) portal. Applicants must submit a passport copy, valid Emirates ID, residence visa, entry/exit report from ICP/GDRFA confirming physical days, certified residential lease (Ejari), and 6 months of UAE bank statements.
Yes. The UAE has signed Double Taxation Agreements (DTAA) with over 130 countries including the UK, India, Germany, France, and Singapore to prevent dual taxation on income, pensions, and capital gains.
FTA VerifiedOfficial Tax Source
• UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA): tax.gov.ae