The applications for the certificates can be made through the FTA’s e-services portal now. Tax residency certificates are issued to eligible government entities, companies, and individuals looking to avail the benefits of double taxation avoidance agreements, while the commercial activities certificate enables applicants to refund VAT paid in advance outside the country. A tax residency(Domicile) certificate in UAE permits eligible government entities, companies, and individuals to take advantage of agreements of double taxation avoidance. For a person to apply for the certificate, he must be a resident in the UAE for at least 180 days; non-residents cannot apply. Companies that have functioned in the UAE for a minimum of one year can apply for the certificate."
