Import Export Code Registration in the UAE
Companies that import or export goods need a customs code from the relevant customs authority, such as Dubai Customs, before shipments can be cleared.
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What to know about Import Export Code
Customs code
We apply for your customs code with the relevant authority.
Licence activity
Your licence activity must allow trading in goods.
Documents
We prepare the licence, shareholder and company documents.
After registration
We can advise on clearing agents and customs procedures.
- How it works
How this service works
Tell us what you need
We confirm the transaction, the authority and your timeline.
Document check
We list the documents required and check what you already have.
Submission
We prepare and submit the application to the relevant authority.
Follow-up
We follow up and respond to any authority requests.
Delivery
We deliver the result and track any renewal dates.
What we need from you
Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.
- Copy of the trade licence, where you already have one
- Passport and Emirates ID or visa copies of the owners
- Company incorporation documents, where relevant
- A short description of your business activity
- Any documents specific to the service, which we confirm for you
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- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for Import Export Code
One dedicated consultant
One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Checked against official sources
We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.
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Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.
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Import Export Code: frequently asked questions
Yes. Companies need a customs code from the relevant authority to clear shipments.
Customs authorities such as Dubai Customs, depending on your emirate and zone.
Yes. The licence must allow the relevant trading activity.
Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.
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