WhatsApp quoteGetting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. 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. GoldenKey has licensed maritime services 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. As we tell every client, fujairah's anchorage is one of the world's busiest bunkering ports and the natural home for ship-services companies. Port passes and Fujairah Port or DP World registration are required for on-board access.
Why Import / Export Code
Put simply, penalties for late Import / Export Code or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, and for that reason GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax submission for Import / Export Code, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is released. To be clear, for maritime & ship services, 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
We confirm whether Import / Export Code is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your turnover and activity, and fix the right timing. For import / export code for a maritime services company this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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 — turnover, activity and import details — and upload every supporting document. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import / export code for a maritime services company.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
The FTA issues your Import / Export Code certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for a maritime services company.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
All prices for import / export code for a maritime services company are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for a maritime services company; 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for a maritime services company can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for import / export code for a maritime services company.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for a maritime services company for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for a maritime services company, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 maritime services company.
To be clear, tell us about your plans for import / export code for a maritime services company and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Yes. 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.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
For most clients, the FTA in most cases responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
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.
Is maritime & ship services allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to a maritime services 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 maritime & ship services need?
Crucially, port authority registration; FTA for bunkering. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
