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. Just as important, 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. Typical examples of this activity include structural consultancy, MEP design, project management and surveying, which can typically sit together on one Import / Export Code licence. Put simply, external approvals for engineering consultancy are: municipality engineering consultancy registration.
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 documents, pay the registration fee and then link the code to your freight forwarder. In short, the code is renewed annually with the licence and is required before your first shipment can be cleared. GoldenKey has licensed engineering consultancy in Import / Export Code for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
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.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
GoldenKey creates or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, authorised signatory and bank details. Your portal shows the status of this step for import / export code for an engineering consultancy in real time.
Step 3Application
We complete the Import / Export Code file with turnover, activity and import details and upload the supporting documents.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for import / export code for an engineering consultancy is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import / export code for an engineering consultancy; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
Pricing
In practice, the figures below for import / export code for an engineering consultancy are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for import / export code for an engineering consultancy are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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 an engineering consultancy predictable. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for import / export code for an engineering consultancy.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, 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 an engineering consultancy. Put simply, 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 an engineering consultancy happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, we will tell you plainly if Import / Export Code is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
Tell us about your plans for import / export code for an engineering consultancy and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
In practice, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
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.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
On the ground, 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 engineering consultancy allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to an engineering consultancy 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 engineering consultancy?
As we tell every client, engineering Consultancy is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
