Customs Registration & Import/Export Code
Essential for Your International Trading Operations
If your UAE business is involved in importing or exporting goods, registering with the customs authority is a mandatory step. Customs registration provides you with an official Importer/Exporter Code, which is required to clear goods through UAE ports and borders. Without this registration, you cannot legally import or export products. T4ME provides efficient customs registration services, ensuring your trading company is fully authorized to conduct international trade operations.
We handle the registration process with the relevant customs authority, getting you ready to trade internationally.
What is Customs Registration?
Customs registration is the process of registering your company with the Federal Customs Authority (FCA) or the relevant emirate-level customs department (e.g., Dubai Customs, Abu Dhabi Customs). Upon successful registration, your company is assigned a unique Importer/Exporter Code.
Why is it Required?
- Legal Compliance: It is a legal requirement for any company engaged in the import or export of goods.
- Customs Clearance: The code is required to file customs declarations and clear goods through ports, airports, and land borders.
- Tracking & Accountability: The code links all import/export transactions to your company for regulatory and statistical purposes.
Who Needs Customs Registration?
- Trading Companies: Any company with a commercial or general trading license that plans to import or export goods.
- Manufacturing Companies: Companies importing raw materials or exporting finished products.
- E-commerce Businesses: Online retailers importing goods for sale in the UAE or shipping internationally.
- Free Zone Companies: Free Zone entities engaged in international trade.
Our Customs Registration Service
We provide a streamlined service to get your company registered:
- Document Preparation: We gather the necessary documents, including your trade license, Memorandum of Association, and passport copies of authorized signatories.
- Application Submission: We prepare and submit your customs registration application to the relevant authority (e.g., Dubai Customs).
- Code Issuance: We follow up until your Importer/Exporter Code is issued.
- Guidance: We provide guidance on customs procedures and any additional requirements for specific types of goods.
Related Services
- Certificate of Origin: We assist in obtaining Certificates of Origin from the Chamber of Commerce for your exports.
- Private Export Reports: We help you obtain official export documentation.
- Trade License Amendments: If your license does not include import/export activities, we can assist with amending it.
Get Ready to Trade Internationally
Ensure your company is authorized for import and export. Contact T4ME for customs registration services.