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Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)
Tax Residency Certificate assistance and international tax advisory in the UAE
Sama Alowla Accounting provides comprehensive Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) assistance and international tax advisory services for individuals, investors, and companies in the United Arab Emirates.
Our services cover eligibility assessments, financial documentation, application preparation, submission, and follow-up with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), as well as advisory support relating to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).
Sample Certificate
Tax Residency Certificate
An illustrative sample of the certificate issued by the Federal Tax Authority.
Illustrative sample for reference only. The details shown are placeholders.
What We Offer
Our TRC Services
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Corporate Tax Residency Certificate Services
- TRC applications for mainland and free zone companies.
- Review of company eligibility and tax residency requirements.
- Verification of trade licenses and corporate documents.
- Preparation and submission of TRC applications.
- Follow-up with the FTA until a decision is issued.
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Individual Tax Residency Certificate Services
- TRC applications for UAE residents, investors, employees, and business owners.
- Review of residency status and physical presence requirements.
- Verification of Emirates ID, passport, and residency documents.
- Assessment of applicable tax residency conditions.
- Application preparation and submission.
03
Tax Residency Eligibility Assessment
- Evaluation of eligibility under UAE tax residency regulations.
- Assessment of corporate and individual residency requirements.
- Identification of missing documents.
- Preliminary review before submitting applications.
- Advisory support on residency-related compliance.
04
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Advisory
- Review of applicable international tax treaties.
- Assessment of treaty benefits and eligibility.
- Advisory on foreign-source income and international transactions.
- Guidance regarding withholding taxes and potential treaty relief.
- Support with international tax documentation.
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TRC Documentation & Application Support
- Preparation of required documentation.
- Review of financial statements and bank statements.
- Verification of trade licenses and corporate records.
- Coordination of translations and attestations where necessary.
- Preparation of complete TRC application files.
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Financial Statements & Accounting Support
- Preparation of financial statements.
- Accounting records review and reconciliation.
- Financial documentation for TRC applications.
- Coordination with independent auditors when audited financial statements are required.
- Supporting financial schedules and reports.
07
TRC Application Submission & FTA Follow-up
- Online application submission through the FTA platform.
- Monitoring application status.
- Responding to additional document requests.
- Resolving application deficiencies.
- Assistance with obtaining approved certificates.
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TRC Renewal & Annual Compliance Support
- Preparation of TRC applications for subsequent periods.
- Review of updated residency information.
- Annual documentation updates.
- Monitoring eligibility requirements.
- Ongoing tax residency advisory support.
09
International Tax Documentation Support
- Assistance with presenting TRCs to foreign tax authorities.
- Preparation of supporting international tax documentation.
- Review of foreign tax forms.
- Coordination of document legalization where required.
- Support for businesses with international operations.
Need Help With a Tax Residency Certificate?
Speak with our team about your TRC requirements.
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