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. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. Car Rental & Leasing in Import / Export Code means renting and leasing vehicles to tourists, residents and corporate fleets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed car rental company businesses for clients in Import / Export Code and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Import / Export Code
Importantly, the steps for Import / Export Code are: apply on the Dubai Trade or relevant customs portal, upload licence and authorised signatory papers, pay the registration fee and then link the code to your freight forwarder. In practice, penalties for late Import / Export Code or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, and for that reason GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. For car rental & leasing, Import / Export Code offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
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. If the authority raises a query on import / export code for a car rental company at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
GoldenKey opens or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, signatory and bank details needed for Import / Export Code.
Step 3Application
We complete the Import / Export Code request with turnover, activity and import details and upload the supporting documents. For import / export code for a car rental company this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
The FTA issues your Import / Export Code certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar.
Documents required
For import / export code for a car rental company the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
The figures below for import / export code for a car rental company are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. On the ground, pricing for import / export code for a car rental company 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
As we tell every client, 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 a car rental company predictable. Just as important, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import / export code for a car rental company a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for a car rental company for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. From day one, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an Import / Export Code file. Most of our Import / Export Code clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Just as important, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for import / export code for a car rental company.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
The FTA typically responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
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.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to a car rental company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
Which licence type covers car rental & leasing?
Importantly, car Rental & Leasing is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
