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. In practice, ukrainians are a large and growing community, with many IT firms and traders relocating to Dubai since 2022, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Ukrainian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Payments between Ukraine and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Ukrainian business profiles.
Why Import / Export Code
Importantly, 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. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Import / Export Code, uploads the papers and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Many Ukrainian entrepreneurs run Import / Export Code companies alongside an existing business in Ukraine, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import / export code for Ukrainian-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- 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
Pricing
Pricing for import / export code for Ukrainian-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Ukrainian-owned companies; 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import / export code for Ukrainian-owned companies for international founders. 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 Ukrainian-owned companies.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import / export code for Ukrainian-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for import / export code for Ukrainian-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. On the ground, 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.
Tell us about your plans for import / export code for Ukrainian-owned companies and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 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.
Can a Ukrainian citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Ukrainians can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Ukrainians need a UAE visa before applying for Import / Export Code?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Ukraine with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
