WhatsApp quoteGetting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. Just as important, 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, slovak automotive and engineering suppliers serve the UAE through Dubai distributors, which gives Slovak entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is issued. Just as important, slovaks are a small community in automotive, IT and hospitality, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Slovak applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Import / Export Code
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the supporting documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is released. In our experience, penalties for late Import / Export Code or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, which is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. For most clients, for Slovaks, the practical advantages of Import / Export Code are the ease of travel between Slovakia and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Documents required
In our experience, for import / export code for Slovak-owned companies the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
All prices for import / export code for Slovak-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Put simply, pricing for import / export code for Slovak-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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import / export code for Slovak-owned companies a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import / export code for Slovak-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
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 Slovak-owned companies. 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 Slovak-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on an Import / Export Code file.
Importantly, start your Import / Export Code journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
As a rule, 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, it can. 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.
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 a Slovak citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Absolutely. Slovaks can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Slovakia and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Slovakia have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
