WhatsApp quoteThe 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. GoldenKey handles Import / Export Code for the companies we form and for businesses that come to us later, so the process is routine for our tax team. Ajman businesses in districts such as Al Rashidiya, Al Nuaimiya, Al Jurf, Al Rawda and Al Mowaihat use GoldenKey for Import / Export Code because we combine local presence with federal expertise. In Ajman, Import / Export Code is handled by GoldenKey's team through the local authority offices, and our consultants visit them in person when a file needs it.
Why Import / Export Code
As a rule, the code is renewed annually with the licence and is required before your first shipment can be cleared. Penalties for late Import / Export Code or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, which is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its customers.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
In short, we confirm whether Import / Export Code is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your business, and set the right timing.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
Crucially, we set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import / export code in Ajman.
Step 3Application
As a rule, we complete the Import / Export Code application — turnover, activity and import details — and upload every supporting document.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
Put simply, the FTA issues your registration certificate and we add the filing and payment dates to your compliance calendar. If the authority raises a query on import / export code in Ajman at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
For import / export code in Ajman the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
Pricing for import / export code in Ajman depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, the figures below for import / export code in Ajman are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
In our experience, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import / export code in Ajman a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for import / export code in Ajman.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code in Ajman for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. Importantly, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Import / Export Code file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. From day one, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for import / export code in Ajman happen the same day they are ready.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through import / export code in Ajman step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss the Import / Export Code deadline?
Crucially, 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.
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
The customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
The FTA usually responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
