WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey 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. In practice, import / 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 most common businesses Bangladeshis open through GoldenKey are in garments and textiles, trading, construction and logistics, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity. Bangladeshis are a community of around 700,000 people, among the largest in the UAE, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Bangladeshi applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Import / Export Code
The steps for Import / Export Code are: apply on the Dubai Trade or relevant customs portal, upload licence and authorised signatory documents, pay the registration fee and then link the code to your freight forwarder. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the papers and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Crucially, for Bangladeshis, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between Bangladesh and the UAE, Bengali and English are both common in UAE business circles, and a banking system that processes Bangladeshi taka (BDT) transfers daily.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import / export code for Bangladeshi-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
All prices for import / export code for Bangladeshi-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for import / export code for Bangladeshi-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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
To be clear, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of import / export code for Bangladeshi-owned companies predictable. Importantly, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for Bangladeshi-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for Bangladeshi-owned companies for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Day to day, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Import / Export Code licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Most of our Import / Export Code customers come to us through referrals from other business owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through import / export code for Bangladeshi-owned companies step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is Import / Export Code mandatory for a free zone company?
Yes. Free zone traders need a customs code to move goods in and out of the zone, and a separate mainland importer code if they sell into the UAE market.
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.
Can a Bangladeshi citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Bangladeshis can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Bangladesh join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
