WhatsApp quoteImport / 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. 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 exhibition organiser, wedding planner, conference management and brand activations, which can usually sit together on one Import / Export Code licence. GoldenKey has licensed event management 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
Put simply, the code is renewed annually with the licence and is required before your first shipment can be cleared. Put simply, keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. Import / Export Code is a sensible home for event management because planning and delivering corporate events, exhibitions, weddings and conferences is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
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. Nothing is submitted for import / export code for an event management company until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
We set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN.
Step 3Application
From day one, we complete the Import / Export Code application — turnover, activity and import details — and upload every supporting document. Your portal shows the status of this step for import / export code for an event management company in real time.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
In short, the FTA issues your Import / Export Code certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar.
Documents required
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for an event management company.
- 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
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Just as important, the figures below for import / export code for an event management company are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for an event management company; 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 that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for import / export code for an event management company. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so import / export code for an event management company no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Import / Export Code file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for an event management company for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In short, 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 event management company.
If you would like a written quotation for import / export code for an event management company, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
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.
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 issued.
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.
Which licence type covers event management?
As a rule, event Management is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is event management allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to an event management company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
