WhatsApp quotePut simply, 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. GoldenKey handles Import / Export Code for the companies we form and for businesses that come to us later, so the process is routine for our tax team. GoldenKey has licensed interior design studio businesses for customers in Import / Export Code and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. From day one, typical examples of this activity include residential interiors, commercial fit-out design, furniture design and 3D visualisation, which can usually sit together on one Import / Export Code licence.
Why Import / Export Code
In short, keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax file for Import / Export Code, uploads the papers and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. In our experience, import / Export Code is a sensible home for interior design & fit-out because interior design consultancy, space planning and, with the right approvals, fit-out execution is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
We confirm whether Import / Export Code is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your business, and set the right timing.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
GoldenKey opens or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, signatory and bank details needed for Import / Export Code. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for import / export code for an interior design studio.
Step 3Application
GoldenKey fills the FTA application for Import / Export Code and uploads the licence, IDs and turnover evidence.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
For most clients, once the FTA approves, we diarise your return and payment deadlines so nothing is missed. We keep a written record of this step so your file for import / export code for an interior design studio is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import / export code for an interior design studio; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for an interior design studio; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for import / export code for an interior design studio are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for import / export code for an interior design studio. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import / export code for an interior design studio for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our quotations for import / export code for an interior design studio list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for an interior design studio, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, 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 an interior design studio happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for import / export code for an interior design studio, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Yes, it can. 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.
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 granted.
What happens if I miss the Import / Export Code deadline?
Importantly, 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.
Is interior design & fit-out allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to an interior design studio businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
Can I combine interior design & fit-out with other activities?
On the ground, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
