What Is a UID Number in the UAE?

If you live, work, or run a business in the UAE, you’ll often be asked for your UID number — also called your Unified Identification Number.

This unique code is issued to you the first time you enter the UAE or receive a residence visa. It links all your key government records — including your visa, Emirates ID, and immigration history — under one permanent identifier.

Where to Find Your UID

You can easily locate your UID in a few simple ways:

Check your UAE residence visa stamp — The UID appears near the top of your visa page, usually just above your visa file number.
Use the official GDRFA online tool here:

Ask your visa sponsor or free zone authority – They can retrieve your UID directly through the immigration system.

Why Your UID Number Is Important

Your UID number never changes — even if you renew your visa, change employers, or move to a different emirate.
It’s an essential reference for:

Visa renewals and Emirates ID applications
Business setup and licensing
Banking, immigration, and due diligence checks

Keeping your UID safe and accessible ensures smooth handling of any future paperwork or legal processes in the Emirates.

Expert Tip:

If your UID doesn’t appear online, ensure that your passport number and nationality are entered correctly in the GDRFA form — small typos can prevent your record from appearing.

Theta7: Simplifying UAE Setup, Visas, and Compliance

At Theta7, we specialize in helping individuals and companies streamline UAE business setup, visa services, and compliance processes — ensuring every crucial detail, including your UID, is correctly handled.

👉 Contact us today to simplify your UAE administrative tasks and stay compliant with confidence.

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If a company has a taxable profit of 400,000 AED, the calculation will be (375,000 AED x 0%) + (25,000 AED x 9%) giving a tax bill for the period of 2,250 AED.

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Simply put - Yes and no: There is no income tax on a person’s salary, wages, bank interest, dividends, or capital gains in Dubai, however, from June 2023 corporation tax was introduced

Can I Avoid Corporation tax by paying all my profits as a salary in the UAE?

Our answer is – it is not that simple, and the FTA (Federal Tax Authority) are too smart for that one.

Are Free Zone companies subject to tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?

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The information provided on this site is for general guidance purposes only and may change based on updates to UAE laws and regulations. It should not be construed as financial, accounting, auditing, or legal advice, nor relied upon as the sole basis for making financial or compliance decisions. We recommend seeking specific professional advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

Theta7 is a trading name of THETA 7 Accounting & Bookkeeping L.L.C, an authorised and licensed accounting firm under the Ministry of Economy and the Federal Tax Authority of the United Arab Emirates. Audit services are provided exclusively through AuditCo Times Auditors L.L.C, a licensed audit firm operating under the Theta7 Group.

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