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. Getting Import / Export Code right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. the UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Vietnamese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Import / Export Code licence is issued. Vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the Import / Export Code authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Import / Export Code
Just as important, 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. Keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Import / Export Code. In short, many Vietnamese entrepreneurs run Import / Export Code companies alongside an existing business in Vietnam, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import / export code for Vietnamese-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
The figures below for import / export code for Vietnamese-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for import / export code for Vietnamese-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
Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for import / export code for Vietnamese-owned companies. Put simply, 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 Vietnamese-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 Vietnamese-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As we tell every client, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Import / Export Code licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. 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 Vietnamese-owned companies happen the same day they are ready.
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 Vietnamese-owned companies.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long does Import / Export Code take with the FTA?
To be clear, the FTA typically responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
Does Import / Export Code apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
In short, the customs code is needed before the first shipment, so new traders apply as soon as the licence is issued.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Import / Export Code?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Import / Export Code company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Vietnamese applicants?
From day one, processing for Vietnamese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Vietnam that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
