WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Import / Export Code a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting papers must match your licence exactly. Importantly, 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. For Egyptian company owners, the UAE is around 3.5 hours from Cairo, the UAE is 2 hours ahead of Egypt, and Arabic is shared, and most Egyptian professionals also work comfortably in English. Day to day, egyptian professionals form the backbone of many UAE engineering, legal and media firms, and Egypt-UAE investment flows are among the highest in the region, which gives Egyptian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is granted.
Why Import / Export Code
From day one, the code is renewed annually with the licence and is required before your first shipment can be cleared. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the papers and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is granted. Egyptian applicants benefit from the fact that Import / Export Code already has many Egyptian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Egypt documents and name formats instantly.
Documents required
The document list for import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies 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
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 Egyptian-owned companies predictable. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies. GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Crucially, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for import / export code for Egyptian-owned companies, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
Put simply, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
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.
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.
Can a Egyptian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Absolutely. Egyptians can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Egyptians need a UAE visa before applying for Import / Export Code?
No. You can apply for the licence from Egypt with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
