WhatsApp quoteIn practice, 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. Romanian IT talent and construction firms are well represented in Dubai, which gives Romanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is issued. Day to day, the most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity.
Why Import / Export Code
Just as important, keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. The steps for Import / Export Code are: apply on the Dubai Trade or relevant customs portal, upload licence and authorised signatory papers, pay the registration fee and then link the code to your freight forwarder. For Romanians, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between Romania and the UAE, English is widely spoken by Romanian professionals, and a banking system that processes Romanian leu (RON) transfers daily.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import / export code for Romanian-owned companies.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
Pricing
Pricing for import / export code for Romanian-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. From day one, the figures below for import / export code for Romanian-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority 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
Crucially, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for import / export code for Romanian-owned companies. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for import / export code for Romanian-owned companies and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for import / export code for Romanian-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. In our experience, 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. Importantly, 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.
Tell us about your plans for import / export code for Romanian-owned companies and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
Put simply, 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.
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.
Can a Romanian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Absolutely. Romanians can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Romania join me?
Once your investor visa is granted you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
