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Import/Export Code and Customs Registration
Trading goods? Register with customs and get your import/export code so your shipments clear without delays.
Dubai & other emiratesTrading licencesFast processing
Overview
Move goods in and out of the UAE
Any company that imports or exports goods needs to register with the customs authority of its emirate, such as Dubai Customs, and obtain a customs client code. Without it, your shipments cannot be declared or cleared.
We check that your licence includes the right trading activities, prepare the application and register you with customs, so you are ready before your first shipment arrives.
What you get
What is included
Licence check
Trading activities confirmed.
Customs registration
Client code issued.
Multi-emirate
Registration with other customs authorities.
Free zone goods
Guidance on free zone and mainland movement.
Broker links
Introductions to clearing agents.
Renewals
Codes kept active.
How it works
How it works
01
Review
Your licence and trade plans.
02
Prepare
Documents and online application.
03
Register
Customs code issued.
04
Trade
Ready to declare and clear goods.
Checklist
Documents you will need
- Trade licence with trading activities
- Establishment card
- Passport and Emirates ID of the owner or manager
- Memorandum of association
- Company contact details
- Authorised signatory letter
Setup cost estimator
Get a free estimate
Starting estimate in AED. A specialist confirms your exact quote within one working day.
Do service companies need an import code?
Only if they import or export goods.
Is one code valid in all emirates?
Customs registration is handled by each emirate’s customs authority; we register you where you need to clear goods.
How long does registration take?
Usually a few working days once documents are complete.
Can free zone companies import?
Yes, through their free zone, with specific rules for moving goods to the mainland.
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