Dubai Import & Export Code
Import Export Registration Services in Dubai, UAE
To streamline tax compliance and improve efficiency in cross-border trade, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Customs Departments have integrated VAT with the import process. Businesses registered under VAT must link their Tax Registration Number (TRN) with their Customs Registration Number (CRN) to clear imported goods without paying VAT upfront at customs.
When the TRN is valid and linked to the CRN, businesses can defer VAT payment and instead settle it during their VAT return filing via the FTA portal improving cash flow and simplifying trade operations.
Methods to Link TRN with CRN:
1. FTA Portal Update:
Login to the FTA e-Services Portal at FTA Portal, navigate to your profile, and add your CRN directly.
2. Import Declaration Form (VAT301):
Login to FTA’s e-services portal
Go to the VAT tab → “VAT301 – Import Declaration Form for VAT Payment”
Enter port of entry, customs declaration number, and declaration date
Click “Fetch associated registration number” to auto-fill your TRN
Complete and submit the form
3. Through Customs Department:
Visit your local customs office and provide your TRN. The customs officer will verify it via the FTA portal and update your TRN in the customs system accordingly.
Why is TRN-CRN Linking Important?
For VAT-registered businesses importing goods regularly, linking TRN with CRN ensures:
Faster customs clearance
No upfront VAT payment at import
Smoother trade operations
Better cash flow management
At Black Stone Tax Consultancy, we assist businesses with import-export registration, customs code acquisition, and seamless TRN-CRN linking to ensure full compliance and uninterrupted trading.
