WhatsApp quoteGetting 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. Payments between Greece and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Greek business profiles. Greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is granted.
Why Import / Export Code
The code is renewed annually with the licence and is required before your first shipment can be cleared. 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. For Greeks, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between Greece and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Documents required
Importantly, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for Greek-owned companies.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Greek-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for import / export code for Greek-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import / export code for Greek-owned companies for international business owners. Crucially, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for Greek-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for Greek-owned companies for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for import / export code for Greek-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. To be clear, 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 Greek-owned companies happen the same day they are ready.
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 Greek-owned companies.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 Greek citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Greece and the UAE?
Yes — The UAE and Greece have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
