Two countries, two tests. On one screen.
This is the most misunderstood part of moving to Dubai: obtaining a residence visa does not establish tax residency, and it does not automatically end your liability in Türkiye. Enter your day counts and see what each side says.
Your situation
183-day test
63 days short.
90-day + ties test
Along with the 90-day condition, the residence and permanent home/business conditions are also satisfied.
Usual place of residence and center of vital interests
Determining where the center of personal and financial interests lies requires a holistic assessment; it is not settled by day count alone.
A tax residency certificate (TRC) obtained in order to benefit from treaty provisions generally requires 183 days of physical presence. The 90-day route may suffice for domestic-law residency; in most cases it is not sufficient for a treaty-purpose certificate.
Residing for more than six months
Residing in Türkiye for more than six months within a calendar year gives rise to full tax liability.
Being deemed resident in Türkiye
As long as your domicile is registered in Türkiye, full tax liability may continue regardless of day count.
Family, home, and economic ties
Where your spouse and children live, a home in Türkiye, company shareholdings, and sources of income are decisive.
There is a possibility of appearing resident in both countries at once
This is the most expensive scenario you can face. When full tax liability continues on the Türkiye side while residency also arises on the UAE side, the tie-breaker rules of the double taxation treaty come into play and the outcome depends on your documentation. Day planning and the evidence file must be designed together.
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This is a calculation aid, not a determination of tax residency. Residency requires a full assessment of factors including domicile registration, family and economic ties, permanent home, and center of vital interests, in addition to day count. Consult a competent, licensed professional regarding your own circumstances; this content does not constitute tax or legal opinion.