05 — Service
Importer registration
Dubai Trade account, import code, customs card, digital certificate and TRN link.
11 steps
Steps in this service
- Dubai Trade account
Dubai TradeWe open your company's Dubai Trade account, the master account for every customs and port system.Related services: New import code, Digital certificate (PKI)1–2 d - New import code
Dubai CustomsWe register your company with Dubai Customs and obtain your customs business code.Related services: Dubai Trade account, Import code renewal, TRN linked to customs1 day - Digital certificate (PKI)
Dubai TradeWe arrange the digital certificate (PKI token) used to sign customs transactions electronically.Related services: Dubai Trade account, New import code1–2 d - TRN linked to customs
FTALinking your Tax Registration Number to your customs code lets import VAT be deferred to your VAT return.Related services: New import code, Import VAT, Bill of Entry filing1–2 d - Duty account (CDR) link
Dubai TradeWe link your bank or customs duty account to Dubai Trade so duty and fees are deducted automatically.Related services: Duty payment, New import code1–3 d - New customs card
Dubai CustomsCustoms representative cards for staff who attend customs counters and inspection yards.Related services: Customs card renewal, Customs inspection1 day - Customs card renewal
Dubai CustomsAnnual renewal of customs representative cards.Related services: New customs card, Customs inspection1 day - Import code renewal
Dubai CustomsWe renew your import code with your trade licence each year, so clearance is never blocked by an expiry.Related services: New import code, Import code cancellation1 day - Importer of Record
Dubai CustomsNo UAE licence? We can act as Importer of Record for your shipment.Related services: Bill of Entry filing, Import VATPer shipment - Import code cancellation
Dubai CustomsWhen a company closes, we cancel the import code and recover any guarantees.Related services: Import code renewal, Deposit refund claim2–4 d - VAT filing support
FTAHelp with VAT reconciliations, payment forms and exemption processing for your shipments.Related services: One VAT invoiceBilling cycle
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Importer registration
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