Definition

A Tax Residency Declaration is a self-statement or form issued by a company or individual in the UAE to confirm their tax residency status for local or treaty purposes.

Key points

• Often required for banks or foreign authorities.
• Not the same as a Tax Residency Certificate, which is an official MOF document.
• Can support corporate tax registration and treaty claims.

Practical example

A Dubai company provides a Tax Residency Declaration to a European client to confirm that its income is taxed only in the UAE.

Why it matters

Provides initial proof of residency for tax and regulatory purposes before obtaining a formal certificate.