WhatsApp quoteJust as important, 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. GoldenKey has licensed manufacturing company businesses for clients in Import / Export Code and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. In short, manufacturing & Industrial in Import / Export Code means producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit, and it is licensed as an industrial activity.
Why Import / Export Code
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax submission for Import / Export Code, uploads the paperwork and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is released. 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 manufacturing & industrial, Import / Export Code offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
As we tell every client, we confirm whether Import / Export Code is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your business, and set the right timing.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
We set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN. For import / export code for a manufacturing company this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Application
We complete the Import / Export Code application — turnover, activity and import details — and upload every supporting document.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
Importantly, once the FTA approves, we diarise your return and payment deadlines so nothing is missed. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for import / export code for a manufacturing company.
Documents required
Crucially, the document list for import / export code for a manufacturing company is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
Pricing
As a rule, pricing for import / export code for a manufacturing company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In our experience, all prices for import / export code for a manufacturing company are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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 a manufacturing company for international entrepreneurs. As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for a manufacturing company can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for import / export code for a manufacturing company list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. Most of our Import / Export Code clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Import / Export Code file is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team.
If you would like a written quotation for import / export code for a manufacturing company, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Absolutely. 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?
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 manufacturing & industrial allowed in Import / Export Code?
To be clear, import / Export Code applies to a manufacturing company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
What approvals does manufacturing & industrial need?
Crucially, civil defence, environment department, Ministry of Industry (for certain products). GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
