Insights · Customs

UAE customs & import duty guides.

Any UAE business that imports or exports has to deal with customs — registration, duty, HS-code classification, clearance and the way import VAT interacts with it all. This hub collects our customs guides for Dubai traders and free zone companies. You'll find plain-English explainers on customs registration and the importer code, how import duty is calculated, when the 5% duty applies and where exemptions or free-zone treatment change the picture, and how import VAT is accounted for on your return. We also cover documentation — commercial invoices, certificates of origin and the records customs and the FTA expect you to keep. Each guide is written for owners and finance staff who want cross-border trade to move without costly hold-ups. Read to understand the process, then talk to us about the VAT and accounting support that keeps your import and export records clean and compliant.