WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, 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. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. Crucially, the most common businesses Hungarians open through GoldenKey are in healthcare, IT services, engineering and food exports, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity. For Hungarian business owners, the UAE is around 5.5 hours from Budapest, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Hungary, and English is the business language.
Why Import / Export Code
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. The code is renewed annually with the licence and is required before your first shipment can be cleared. GoldenKey has prepared Import / Export Code files for Hungarian clients in healthcare, IT services, engineering and food exports, which means we know which Hungary supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Documents required
For import / export code for Hungarian-owned companies the registrar asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
Pricing
For most clients, all prices for import / export code for Hungarian-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. As we tell every client, use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Hungarian-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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Day to day, 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 Hungarian-owned companies predictable. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so import / export code for Hungarian-owned companies no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
In short, our quotations for import / export code for Hungarian-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. To be clear, 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. Crucially, 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 Hungarian-owned companies happen the same day they are ready.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through import / export code for Hungarian-owned companies step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
The FTA as a rule responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
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.
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.
Can a Hungarian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Hungarians 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 Hungary join me?
From day one, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
