Tax Residency
Looking for a tax-efficient environment for your financial activities? The UAE offers no personal income tax — and our team can help you establish your UAE tax residency.
Overview
Tax Residency in the UAE
The UAE imposes no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax — making it one of the most tax-efficient jurisdictions in the world for individuals and businesses alike.
To establish UAE tax residency, an individual generally needs to spend at least 183 days per year in the UAE, hold a valid UAE residence visa, and be able to demonstrate a genuine centre of life in the country including accommodation and financial ties. Prism 7 Corporate guides you through the full process of establishing and documenting your UAE tax residency status.
What's Included
Our Tax Residency Services
Residency Assessment
We assess whether you meet the criteria for UAE tax residency under Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 and advise on your position.
Tax Residency Certificate
We manage the application for your UAE Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) from the Ministry of Finance — used to access double taxation treaty benefits.
Zero Tax Environment
Guidance on structuring your affairs to take full advantage of the UAE's zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero inheritance tax environment.
Double Tax Treaties
The UAE has over 130 double taxation avoidance agreements. We advise on which treaties apply to your situation and how to document your UAE residency status.
Exit from Prior Jurisdiction
General guidance on the steps required to formally exit a prior tax jurisdiction — particularly relevant for UK, EU, and Canadian nationals.
How It Works
Simple, Transparent Process
Residency Status Assessment
We review your physical presence, UAE ties, and domicile position against Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 criteria.
Application Preparation
We compile the full TRC application — supporting documents, UAE residency evidence, and Ministry of Finance submission requirements.
MoF Application Submission
The Tax Residency Certificate application is submitted to the UAE Ministry of Finance. We track progress and respond to any queries.
TRC Issuance
Your TRC is issued and provided to you — ready for presentation to foreign tax authorities, banks, or financial institutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Under Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022, individuals qualify as UAE tax residents if they have been physically present in the UAE for 183+ days in any 12-month period, or 90+ days with additional qualifying ties such as UAE domicile, employment, or business activity.
A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is an official document issued by the UAE Ministry of Finance confirming your UAE tax residency status. It is used to claim benefits under double taxation avoidance agreements and to demonstrate your residency position to foreign tax authorities or financial institutions.
This depends entirely on the laws of your prior country of residence and any double taxation treaty in force between that country and the UAE. The UAE has treaties with 130+ countries. We provide general guidance and refer you to qualified advisers for formal legal or tax opinion on your specific position.
Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks from the point of a complete application submission to the UAE Ministry of Finance. We ensure your application is complete and correctly prepared before submission to avoid delays.
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