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. 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. To be clear, oil & Gas Services in Import / Export Code means equipment supply, inspection, maintenance and consultancy for energy companies, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. Typical examples of this activity include equipment supply, inspection services, engineering support and chemicals trading, which can usually sit together on one Import / Export Code licence.
Why Import / Export Code
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 customers. Put simply, keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. Import / Export Code is a sensible home for oil & gas services because equipment supply, inspection, maintenance and consultancy for energy companies is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
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 turnover and activity, and fix the right timing.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
GoldenKey creates or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, authorised signatory and bank details. For import / export code for an oil and gas services company this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Application
Importantly, we complete the Import / Export Code submission — turnover, activity and import details — and upload every supporting document.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
The FTA issues your registration certificate and we add the filing and payment dates to your compliance calendar. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import / export code for an oil and gas services company.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for an oil and gas services company.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Pricing for import / export code for an oil and gas services company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for import / export code for an oil and gas services 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
As a rule, 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 an oil and gas services company predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for an oil and gas services company can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for an oil and gas services company for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for import / export code for an oil and gas services company. To be clear, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Import / Export Code file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for import / export code for an oil and gas services company.
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?
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?
The FTA typically responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
Is oil & gas services allowed in Import / Export Code?
From day one, import / Export Code applies to an oil and gas 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 oil & gas services need?
ADNOC or operator vendor registration; ICV certification. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
