WhatsApp quoteIn short, the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Import / Export Code a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting papers must match your licence exactly. Put simply, getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. To be clear, marketing & Advertising Agency in Import / Export Code means digital marketing, social media management, advertising, branding and PR services, and it is licensed as a professional activity. Typical examples of this activity include social media agency, SEO agency, branding studio and PR consultancy, which can usually sit together on one Import / Export Code licence.
Why Import / Export Code
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax file for Import / Export Code, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Crucially, 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 has licensed marketing & advertising agency in Import / Export Code for clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
In short, we confirm whether Import / Export Code is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your turnover and activity, and fix the right timing. We keep a written record of this step so your file for import / export code for a marketing agency is audit-ready.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
We set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN.
Step 3Application
GoldenKey fills the FTA request for Import / Export Code and uploads the licence, IDs and turnover evidence. Nothing is submitted for import / export code for a marketing agency until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
For most clients, the FTA issues your Import / Export Code certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar.
Documents required
To be clear, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for a marketing agency.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
Pricing
Pricing for import / export code for a marketing agency depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. From day one, use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for a marketing agency; 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for import / export code for a marketing agency and makes international pricing simple. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for import / export code for a marketing agency.
Why GoldenKey
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 a marketing agency happen the same day they are ready. For most clients, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an Import / Export Code file. Our quotations for import / export code for a marketing agency list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
As a rule, if you would like a written quotation for import / export code for a marketing agency, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
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 released.
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 marketing & advertising agency allowed in Import / Export Code?
In our experience, import / Export Code applies to a marketing agency 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 marketing & advertising agency?
Marketing & Advertising Agency is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
