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Abu Dhabi Customs Decision No. 19 of 2026 Concerning the procedures for obtaining a customs registration number “Importer-Exporter Code”

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Abu Dhabi Customs

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Reference No.: 19/2026//DEC/ADCustoms

 

Director General

- Having reviewed Abu Dhabi Law No. 1 of 2025 concerning the Reorganisation of the Abu Dhabi General Customs Administration;

- Federal Decree No. 15 of 2022 ratifying the Unified Customs Code (Law) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, its Executive Regulations and amendments thereto;

- Cabinet Decision No. 45 of 2009 concerning Customs Service Fees and its amendments;

- and for reasons dictated by the interests of the work, 

has hereby decided:

 

Article 1

Competent Department: General Directorate of Customs – Abu Dhabi.

 

Competent Section: Customs Licensing Section.

 

Competent Authority: The authority authorised to issue economic licences to companies.

 

Customs Registration Number: A number issued by the administration to Individuals or companies for the import and export of goods, which is used during the clearance process.

 

Approved Digital Platform: An integrated smart platform that provides customs services to users digitally to facilitate trade.

 

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