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. In practice, getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. GoldenKey has licensed textile trading company businesses for clients in Import / Export Code and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Textile & Garments Trading in Import / Export Code means importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Import / Export Code
On the ground, penalties for late Import / Export Code or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, and that is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Just as important, import / Export Code is a sensible home for textile & garments trading because importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
GoldenKey checks your position against the thresholds for Import / Export Code and advises when to register.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
We set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN. Your portal shows the status of this step for import / export code for a textile trading company in real time.
Step 3Application
As we tell every client, 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 our experience, the FTA issues your Import / Export Code certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar. If the authority raises a query on import / export code for a textile trading company at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Just as important, for import / export code for a textile trading company the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
Pricing
All prices for import / export code for a textile trading company are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for a textile trading company; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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
Day to day, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many business owners choose it as a base for import / export code for a textile trading company. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for import / export code for a textile trading company and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, our quotations for import / export code for a textile trading company list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for a textile trading company, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As we tell every client, every Import / Export Code package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss import / export code for a textile trading company.
Frequently asked questions
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 released.
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.
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.
Is textile & garments trading allowed in Import / Export Code?
Import / Export Code applies to a textile trading company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: any company that physically imports or exports goods, whether mainland or free zone.
What approvals does textile & garments trading need?
Customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
