WhatsApp quoteThe Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Import / Export Code a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting supporting documents must match your licence exactly. 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. In Umm Al Quwain, Import / Export Code is handled by GoldenKey's team through the local authority offices, and our consultants visit them in person when a file needs it. Importantly, umm Al Quwain businesses in districts such as Al Salamah, Al Raas, Old Town, Al Humrah and Falaj Al Mualla use GoldenKey for Import / Export Code because we combine local presence with federal expertise.
Why Import / Export Code
From day one, 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. 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.
How Import / Export Code works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
We confirm whether Import / Export Code is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your turnover and activity, and fix the right timing. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import / export code in Umm Al Quwain.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
As a rule, we set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN.
Step 3Application
GoldenKey fills the FTA request for Import / Export Code and uploads the licence, IDs and turnover evidence. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import / export code in Umm Al Quwain.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
The FTA issues your registration certificate and we add the filing and payment dates to your compliance calendar.
Documents required
For import / export code in Umm Al Quwain the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
Pricing for import / export code in Umm Al Quwain depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for import / export code in Umm Al Quwain 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 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
In practice, 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 in Umm Al Quwain. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for import / export code in Umm Al Quwain.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for import / export code in Umm Al Quwain happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for import / export code in Umm Al Quwain list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. Most of our Import / Export Code customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
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 in Umm Al Quwain.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
In our experience, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is released.
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.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
The FTA typically responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
