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Tax residency certificate fee
A natural person without a tax number pays AED 50 to apply plus AED 1,000, in advance and non-refundable; processing takes 10 business days.
What the source says
"A submission fee for the service of (50) AED applies."
Federal Tax Authority, Issuance of tax certificates (service card August 2026)
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Federal Tax Authority, Issuance of tax certificates (service card August 2026) |
| Authority | Federal Tax Authority |
| In force since | 11 August 2026 |
| Last checked | 16 October 2026 |
| Source | Federal Tax Authority |
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Does the Golden Visa Make You a UAE Tax Resident?.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Tax residency certificate fee", Dubai property rules register, last checked 16 October 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/tax-residency-certificate-fee/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 16 October 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Federal Tax Authority in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
Federal Tax Authority, Issuance of tax certificates (service card August 2026), published by Federal Tax Authority. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- Federal Tax Authority, Issuance of tax certificates (service card August 2026) - Federal Tax Authority - accessed 16 October 2026
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