WhatsApp quoteImport / 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. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. the UAE has become the principal international business hub for Russian-speaking entrepreneurs relocating operations abroad, which gives Russian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is issued. In our experience, russians are a fast-growing community that has expanded sharply since 2022, with strong presence in Dubai Marina, JLT and Business Bay, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Russian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Import / Export Code
In short, 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. Day to day, 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 clients. As we tell every client, many Russian founders run Import / Export Code companies alongside an existing business in Russia, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
In practice, the document list for import / export code for Russian-owned companies is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Russian-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. For most clients, the figures below for import / export code for Russian-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for import / export code for Russian-owned companies. Importantly, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for import / export code for Russian-owned companies and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, 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. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for Russian-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. For most clients, 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 Russian-owned companies.
As a rule, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through import / export code for Russian-owned companies step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
The FTA in most cases responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
The customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
Do Russians need a UAE visa before applying for Import / Export Code?
No. You can apply for the licence from Russia with scanned supporting documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Russian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Absolutely. Russians can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
