WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Import / Export Code a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting supporting documents must match your licence exactly. 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 legal consultancy businesses for clients in Import / Export Code and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. On the ground, typical examples of this activity include corporate legal consultancy, contract drafting, compliance advisory and arbitration support, which can typically sit together on one Import / Export Code licence.
Why Import / Export Code
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 application for Import / Export Code, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. GoldenKey has licensed legal consultancy in Import / Export Code for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
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. Nothing is submitted for import / export code for a legal consultancy until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
GoldenKey creates or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, authorised signatory and bank details.
Step 3Application
We complete the Import / Export Code application with turnover, activity and import details and upload the supporting paperwork. Nothing is submitted for import / export code for a legal consultancy until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
In practice, the FTA issues your registration certificate and we add the filing and payment dates to your compliance calendar.
Documents required
From day one, the document list for import / export code for a legal consultancy is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for a legal consultancy; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for import / export code for a legal consultancy are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
| 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 a legal consultancy. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for a legal consultancy can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, most of our Import / Export Code clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 legal consultancy. Day to day, every Import / Export Code package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
On the ground, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for import / export code for a legal consultancy in a single conversation.
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.
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 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.
Is legal consultancy allowed in Import / Export Code?
On the ground, import / Export Code applies to a legal consultancy businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
Which licence type covers legal consultancy?
Legal Consultancy is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
