WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. 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. Crucially, external approvals for fintech & payments are: CBUAE, DFSA (DIFC) or FSRA (ADGM) for regulated activity. GoldenKey has licensed fintech 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
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the supporting documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Penalties for late Import / Export Code or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, and that is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. GoldenKey has licensed fintech & payments in Import / Export Code for clients ranging from solo company owners 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 opens or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, signatory and bank details needed for Import / Export Code. For import / export code for a fintech company this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Application
Put simply, we complete the Import / Export Code application — turnover, activity and import details — and upload every supporting document.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
Put simply, the FTA issues your Import / Export Code certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import / export code for a fintech company.
Documents required
For import / export code for a fintech company the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for a fintech company; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for import / export code for a fintech company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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
For most clients, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for import / export code for a fintech company. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import / export code for a fintech company for international business owners.
Why GoldenKey
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 a fintech company happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for import / export code for a fintech company list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Put simply, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for import / export code for a fintech company.
Just as important, if you would like a written quotation for import / export code for a fintech company, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Absolutely. 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.
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
Just as important, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
Is fintech & payments allowed in Import / Export Code?
Put simply, import / Export Code applies to a fintech company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
What approvals does fintech & payments need?
CBUAE, DFSA (DIFC) or FSRA (ADGM) for regulated activity. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
