WhatsApp quoteCrucially, 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. As we tell every client, 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. Day to day, for Finnish company owners, the UAE is around 6 hours from Helsinki, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Finland, and English is used in all business settings. Finnish education and technology exports have found a strong market in the UAE, which gives Finnish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is issued.
Why Import / Export Code
Day to day, 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. Keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. Finnish applicants benefit from the fact that Import / Export Code already has many Finnish shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Finland paperwork and name formats instantly.
Documents required
In practice, the document list for import / export code for Finnish-owned companies is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- 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
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
All prices for import / export code for Finnish-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Finnish-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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for Finnish-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Put simply, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for import / export code for Finnish-owned companies and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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. For most clients, most of our Import / Export Code clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for Finnish-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
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 Finnish-owned companies.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
Crucially, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is released.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
Day to day, 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.
Can a Finnish citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Finns can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Finland join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
