WhatsApp quoteImportantly, getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. 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. Real Estate Brokerage in Import / Export Code means brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed real estate brokerage businesses for clients in Import / Export Code and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Import / Export Code
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. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Import / Export Code is a sensible home for real estate brokerage because brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
Just as important, 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 opens or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, signatory and bank details needed for Import / Export Code. Nothing is submitted for import / export code for a real estate brokerage until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Application
We complete the Import / Export Code application with turnover, activity and import details and upload the supporting supporting documents.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
In practice, 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 a real estate brokerage.
Documents required
The document list for import / export code for a real estate brokerage is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
To be clear, use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for a real estate brokerage; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for import / export code for a real estate brokerage 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import / export code for a real estate brokerage for international founders. Crucially, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so import / export code for a real estate brokerage no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import / export code for a real estate brokerage for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Import / Export Code application, download your paperwork and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for a real estate brokerage, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
To be clear, if you would like a written quotation for import / export code for a real estate brokerage, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
To be clear, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
What happens if I miss the Import / Export Code deadline?
As we tell every client, 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.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
The FTA as a rule responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
Is real estate brokerage allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to a real estate brokerage 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 real estate brokerage?
Real Estate Brokerage is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
