WhatsApp quoteDay to day, 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. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. The most common businesses Czechs open through GoldenKey are in engineering, glass and crystal, aviation and software, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity. From day one, czechs are a small community active in engineering, glass, aviation and software, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Czech applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Import / Export Code
In practice, 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 clients. As we tell every client, keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. For Czechs, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between Czech Republic and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes Czech koruna (CZK) transfers daily.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import / export code for Czech-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Crucially, all prices for import / export code for Czech-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Czech-owned companies; 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 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for import / export code for Czech-owned companies. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so import / export code for Czech-owned companies no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
In short, 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. In short, after your Import / Export Code licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Our quotations for import / export code for Czech-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss import / export code for Czech-owned companies.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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 a Czech citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
It can. Czechs can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Czechs need a UAE visa before applying for Import / Export Code?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Czech Republic with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
