WhatsApp quoteImport / Export Code is a customs client code that lets your company clear goods through UAE ports and airports, and it applies to any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone. The Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Import / Export Code a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting documents must match your licence exactly. Accounting & Bookkeeping in Import / Export Code means bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, payroll and financial reporting for SMEs, and it is licensed as a professional activity. Crucially, demand for bookkeeping has surged since corporate tax began in 2023. Auditing is a separately regulated activity requiring Ministry of Economy registration, but bookkeeping and tax agent services are accessible to qualified accountants.
Why Import / Export Code
Penalties for late Import / Export Code or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, and that is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax submission for Import / Export Code, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. GoldenKey has licensed accounting & bookkeeping in Import / Export Code for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
GoldenKey checks your position against the thresholds for Import / Export Code and advises when to register. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import / export code for an accounting firm.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
GoldenKey creates or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, authorised signatory and bank details.
Step 3Application
GoldenKey fills the FTA application for Import / Export Code and uploads the licence, IDs and turnover evidence. For import / export code for an accounting firm this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
For most clients, once the FTA approves, we diarise your return and payment deadlines so nothing is missed.
Documents required
For most clients, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for an accounting firm.
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
Just as important, the figures below for import / export code for an accounting firm are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for an accounting firm; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 2,000 |
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Dubai Customs or respective emirate customs code for trade activity
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
As a rule, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import / export code for an accounting firm for international founders. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import / export code for an accounting firm a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for an accounting firm for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. Our quotations for import / export code for an accounting firm list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. From day one, after your Import / Export Code licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through import / export code for an accounting firm step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
As a rule, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
What happens if I miss the Import / Export Code deadline?
Late registration attracts a fixed penalty, and late filings add further penalties. If you are already late, GoldenKey can register you and advise on penalty reconsideration where grounds exist.
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Yes. GoldenKey can prepare and submit filings on your behalf and handle FTA correspondence, so you have one point of contact for licence, visa and tax matters.
Which licence type covers accounting & bookkeeping?
On the ground, accounting & Bookkeeping is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is accounting & bookkeeping allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to an accounting firm businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
