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. 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. In practice, the most common businesses Bulgarians open through GoldenKey are in IT services, hospitality, cosmetics and food exports, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity. As a rule, bulgarians are a growing community in IT, hospitality and trading, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Bulgarian 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 documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Many Bulgarian founders run Import / Export Code companies alongside an existing business in Bulgaria, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
For import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies the registrar asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In practice, the figures below for import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies and makes international pricing simple. Just as important, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies happen the same day they are ready.
From day one, if you would like a written quotation for import / export code for Bulgarian-owned companies, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
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.
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 granted.
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 Bulgarian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Bulgarians can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Bulgarians need a UAE visa before applying for Import / Export Code?
No. You can apply for the licence from Bulgaria with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
