WhatsApp quoteIn short, import / Export Code is a customs client code that lets your company clear goods through UAE ports and airports, and it applies to any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone. 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. Just as important, for Norwegian founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from Oslo, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Norway, and English is the working language. On the ground, the most common businesses Norwegians open through GoldenKey are in oil and gas services, maritime, seafood exports and renewable energy, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity.
Why Import / Export Code
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. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. To be clear, many Norwegian business owners run Import / Export Code companies alongside an existing business in Norway, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import / export code for Norwegian-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
The figures below for import / export code for Norwegian-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for import / export code for Norwegian-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of import / export code for Norwegian-owned companies predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for import / export code for Norwegian-owned companies and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, 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. From day one, after your Import / Export Code licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. As a rule, 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 Norwegian-owned companies.
On the ground, if you would like a written quotation for import / export code for Norwegian-owned companies, 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?
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.
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.
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.
Can a Norwegian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Norwegians can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Norway and the UAE?
The UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Norway is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
