WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey 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. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. GoldenKey has New Zealander clients from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and our consultants understand the paperwork granted in New Zealand and how to attest them for the UAE. From day one, the most common businesses New Zealanders open through GoldenKey are in dairy exports, education, aviation and hospitality, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity.
Why Import / Export Code
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the paperwork and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is released. The steps for Import / Export Code are: apply on the Dubai Trade or relevant customs portal, upload licence and authorised signatory paperwork, pay the registration fee and then link the code to your freight forwarder. For New Zealanders, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between New Zealand and the UAE, English is the working language, and a banking system that processes New Zealand dollar (NZD) transfers daily.
Documents required
As we tell every client, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for New Zealander-owned companies.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
Pricing
On the ground, pricing for import / export code for New Zealander-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Importantly, the figures below for import / export code for New Zealander-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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 sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many founders choose it as a base for import / export code for New Zealander-owned companies. Just as important, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for New Zealander-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
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 New Zealander-owned companies. GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for New Zealander-owned companies for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 New Zealander-owned companies happen the same day they are ready.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through import / export code for New Zealander-owned companies step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
In short, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is released.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
The FTA typically responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
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.
Can a New Zealander citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes — New Zealanders can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for New Zealander applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for New Zealanders follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from New Zealand that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
