WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Import / Export Code a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting paperwork must match your licence exactly. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. From day one, payments between Latvia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Latvian business profiles. In our experience, latvian logistics and timber exporters use Dubai as a Middle East distribution point, which gives Latvian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is issued.
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 steps for Import / Export Code are: apply on the Dubai Trade or relevant customs portal, upload licence and authorised signatory papers, pay the registration fee and then link the code to your freight forwarder. For Latvians, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between Latvia and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for Latvian-owned companies.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
Pricing
Put simply, pricing for import / export code for Latvian-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Latvian-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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so import / export code for Latvian-owned companies no longer requires a local partner. To be clear, 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 Latvian-owned companies predictable.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our quotations for import / export code for Latvian-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As a rule, 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. 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 Latvian-owned companies.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for import / export code for Latvian-owned companies in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
In practice, 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.
Is Import / Export Code mandatory for a free zone company?
Yes, it can. 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.
Can a Latvian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Latvians can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Latvians need a UAE visa before applying for Import / Export Code?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Latvia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
