Some of the important certificates

• Emirates Quality Mark ( EQM)

Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) grants the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) to products that can demonstrate compliance with the relevant UAE national standards, regional and/or international standards, and are manufactured by an organisation implementing an effective Quality Management System.

• Accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies

MoIAT grants this to bodies that are technically competent to perform specific tasks described in the accreditation scope document.

• Registration of Conformity

MoIAT grants this to licensed laboratories that meet minimum requirements of competence.

• Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)

 Federal Tax Authority issues tax domicile certificate to eligible government entities, companies and individuals to claim exemption from being taxed on income earned in the UAE.

• License to use Halal National Mark

The licence to use Halal National mark is issued for products according to the technical requirements of the Cabinet Resolution No. 10 for the year 2014.

• Tax registration certificate

The tax registration certificate is issued by Federal Tax Authority to VAT-registered businesses according to the registration criteria. Before having this certificate, companies receive a tax registration number which enable them to charge tax and register for tax return.

• Value Added Tax (VAT ) certificate

Ministry of Finance issues valued added tax certificate to eligible companies and individuals to claim exemption from value added tax.

• Certificate of Origin

Ministry of Economy issues a detailed Certificate of Origin for national products to prove that they conform to the guidelines and criteria outlined in the economic agreements signed by the UAE with other countries. This certificate enables companies to claim exemption or reductions in customs duty and gain a smooth entry into foreign markets.

Other business certificates issued by Ministry of Economy are:

• Industrial licences
• Patents and industrial designs
• Business licences and business name availability
• Trademarks registration
• Intellectual property.

 

• Building completion certificate

Municipalities in the respective emirates issues building completion certificate to construction companies if the building has been completed as per the relevant laws, regulations and procedures.

Find links related to each emirate.

• Building permits - Abu Dhabi City Municipality
• Building completion and services connection - Dubai Municipality
• Completion certificate - Sharjah Municipality
• Completion certificate - Fujairah Municipality 
• Completion certificate - Umm Al Quwain Municipality

Useful links:

• Manage licences and certificates - the official portal of Abu Dhabi Government