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. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. Serbians are a fast-growing community in IT, construction, hospitality and sports, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Serbian applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although Import / Export Code supports almost any activity.
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 documents, pay the registration fee and then link the code to your freight forwarder. Keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. For Serbians, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between Serbia and the UAE, English is widely spoken among Serbian professionals, and a banking system that processes Serbian dinar (RSD) transfers daily.
Documents required
Put simply, the document list for import / export code for Serbian-owned companies is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Serbian-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, pricing for import / export code for Serbian-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
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 Serbian-owned companies. On the ground, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import / export code for Serbian-owned companies for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, 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. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for import / export code for Serbian-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for import / export code for Serbian-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
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 Serbian-owned companies.
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.
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.
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 a Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes, it can. Serbians 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 Serbia join me?
Once your investor visa is granted you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
