Check the record
Confirm the existing Business Code, current company licence and the renewal required.
Dubai Customs administration
Dubai Customs Code Renewal Support
Renew an existing Dubai Customs Business Code with a clearer route from document review to submission coordination. First Elite Global can help you check the company record, prepare the renewal file and navigate the relevant Dubai Customs process.
Dubai Customs remains responsible for requirements, fees, processing and approval.
Official service
Business Registration Renewal
Dubai Trade wording
Renew Business Code
Current guide fee
AED 25 government fee
Guide completion time
1 working day
What you are renewing
What Dubai Customs code renewal means
Businesses that use Dubai Customs services register their company with Dubai Customs and receive a Customs Business Code linked to their business registration. The code forms part of the customs process used by companies dealing with imports, exports and other customs transactions.
When an existing registration needs to continue, the relevant service is a renewal rather than a new customs registration. Dubai Customs refers to this as Request Business Registration Renewal, while Dubai Trade also uses the term Renew Business Code.
Already have a Dubai Customs code?
This page is for renewal of an existing registration. If your company has never obtained a customs code, the initial registration route is different.
Renewal support
What we can help you coordinate
A customs renewal is more straightforward when the company record, trade licence and portal details are checked before the request is submitted.
01
Review the existing business code
Confirm that the request relates to an existing Dubai Customs registration rather than a first-time business registration.
02
Check company and contact information
Review the trade licence, business-code details and contact information relevant to the renewal route.
03
Prepare the supporting file
Organise the documents required by the current Dubai Customs or Dubai Trade renewal screen before submission.
04
Coordinate the agreed renewal steps
Support the permitted administrative process and follow up on requests or updates raised through the relevant authority channel.
Renewal workflow
A practical route from review to renewal
Dubai Trade's published guidance places contact verification before the Business Code renewal request. Preparing those details first can prevent the renewal from stopping at the initial stage.
Verify contacts
Make sure the relevant business and authorised-user contact details are current and verified where required.
Prepare the renewal
Complete the renewal information and provide the supporting documents requested by the current portal.
Submit and follow up
Submit through the appropriate Dubai Customs channel and monitor the request through to the authority's outcome.
Prepare your file
What to have ready
The exact portal requirements should be checked against your current company record, but these details help us review the renewal efficiently.
- Your existing Dubai Customs Business Code
- A current copy of the company's trade licence
- Current business and authorised-user contact information
- Any portal error, expiry notice or authority request already received
- Passport copy where requested by the current Dubai Trade renewal workflow
Why document lists can look different
The Dubai Customs Services Guide lists the trade licence copy as the required document for Business Registration Renewal. Dubai Trade's renewal guidance also instructs users to upload a trade licence and passport copy. The current portal request should therefore be checked before submission.
Renew the correct record
A renewal is intended for an existing Dubai Customs registration. A company seeking its first Business Code follows the new business-registration process instead.
Official service information
Dubai Customs renewal details at a glance
The following information reflects the Dubai Customs Services Guide and should be confirmed again if the authority updates its service terms.
Service fee
AED 25
Listed government fee for Request Business Registration Renewal.
Completion time
1 working day
Listed completion time in the Dubai Customs Services Guide; actual completion remains with the authority.
Delivery
Online
The guide lists website and mobile-web channels for company renewals.
Before submission
Issues worth checking before you renew
Contact details have not been verified
Dubai Trade's published guidance says Business Code renewal starts only after the required contact details are updated and verified.
The trade licence record is not current
The renewal information needs to reflect the company's current licensing record.
Authorised-user information has changed
Changes to email, mobile or authorised-user access may need attention before the renewal can move forward.
The wrong registration route is selected
An existing Business Code normally calls for renewal, while a company without an existing customs registration requires a new-registration route.
Choose the correct service
Renewal or new Dubai Customs registration?
Both services relate to Dubai Customs business registration, but they solve different problems.
Business Code renewal
Use the renewal route when the company already has a Dubai Customs Business Code and needs to continue its existing registration.
- Existing Business Code
- Trade licence copy listed by Dubai Customs
- AED 25 fee listed in the current service guide
- One-working-day guide completion time
New Business Code
Use new business registration when a company that needs Dubai Customs services has not yet obtained its customs registration and Business Code.
- Different application from renewal
- Additional company and authorised-person records may be required
- Creates a new customs registration rather than extending an existing one
Common questions
Dubai Customs code renewal FAQs
These answers cover the main distinctions and preparation points for an existing Dubai Customs registration.
What is a Dubai Customs Business Code?
It is the customs registration code issued to a company registered with Dubai Customs. Dubai Customs states that businesses using its customs services need to register and obtain a business code based on their trade licence.
Is a customs code the same as a Dubai Customs Business Code?
The terms are commonly used for the same company customs registration. Dubai Customs uses the term Customs Business Code, while Dubai Trade's renewal interface refers to Renew Business Code.
What documents are required for Dubai Customs code renewal?
The Dubai Customs Services Guide lists a trade licence copy for Business Registration Renewal. Dubai Trade's renewal guidance also instructs users to upload a trade licence and passport copy, so the current portal request should be checked before submission.
How much is Dubai Customs Business Code renewal?
The Dubai Customs Services Guide lists an AED 25 government service fee for Request Business Registration Renewal. Authority fees can change, so the current amount should be confirmed when the application is prepared.
How long does Dubai Customs code renewal take?
The Dubai Customs Services Guide lists a one-working-day completion time for Business Registration Renewal. This is an authority service target rather than a guarantee from First Elite Global.
Do contact details need to be verified before renewal?
Dubai Trade's published renewal guidance says contact details should be updated and verified through its Manage Contact Details service before Business Code renewal is initiated.
What if I do not have a Dubai Customs code yet?
If your company has not previously obtained a Customs Business Code, you generally need the new business-registration route rather than renewal. The requirements differ from an existing-code renewal.
Can First Elite Global help with the renewal process?
First Elite Global can review the administrative route, help organise the relevant company information and coordinate agreed renewal steps. Dubai Customs remains responsible for the official requirements, government fees, processing and approval.
Start with the current record
Get your Dubai Customs renewal file reviewed
Send us your existing Business Code, current trade licence and any renewal notice or portal issue. We can review the likely route and confirm the administrative support required before the request moves forward.
