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End-to-End Trade Facilitation & Importer / Exporter of Record
Trading House Services, Importer and Exporter of Record in the UAE
Simplify your trade operations without setting up complex local entities. Lumos acts as your trusted commercial trade partner in the UAE, providing Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) services, commercial invoicing support, cross-trade facilitation and local procurement assistance, enabling international companies to trade effortlessly across regional markets.
What is included
Trading House Solutions, handled end to end
- Importer of Record (IOR)
- Exporter of Record (EOR)
- Commercial invoicing support
- Cross-trade facilitation
- Local procurement assistance
- No local entity needed
How it works
Order, complete, delivery.
We handle the whole process
Booking, documents, customs and approvals are managed by one Lumos team, with clear updates along the way.
Delivered and signed for
Your cargo is delivered to the door and handed over, with one team accountable from origin to final handover.
Questions
What clients ask us
Should I ship my goods into the UAE Mainland or a Free Zone?
It depends on your business model. Importing directly to the Mainland allows immediate local distribution but involves standard duties and VAT. Storing goods in a Free Zone (like JAFZA or Dubai South) defers duty payments and is ideal for re-exporting to regional markets.
How are customs duties and taxes calculated for UAE imports?
Customs duties and VAT depend on your HS Codes, declared CIF value and final destination (Mainland vs Free Zone). While general merchandise typically carries a standard rate, exemptions and special tariffs apply to specific industries.
What documents and permits are required to clear my cargo in the UAE?
While standard commercial shipments generally require an Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin and Bill of Lading, specific requirements vary depending on your product type and trade route. Certain commodities also require specialized government approvals prior to arrival.
UAE to the world
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