RAKEZ Free Zone Company Formation
RAKEZ Free Zone gives you a company License, workspace or industrial facility, and a path to UAE residency, built for businesses that trade, manufacture, or want flexible License, workspace and industrial setup options in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone is a government free zone supporting activities across more than 50 sectors, with facilities ranging from coworking desks to full industrial warehouses and development land, and 100% foreign ownership on every structure.
RAKEZ Company Formation Services
We handle the RAKEZ setup process end to end, not just the paperwork submission.
RAKEZ Business Activity and License Review
We review what your company will sell, manufacture or provide and match it to the correct RAKEZ License category, checking whether your activities fit under one License or need a broader package.
RAKEZ Company Structure Confirmation
We confirm whether an FZE, FZC or branch structure fits your ownership before the formation file is prepared.
RAKEZ Facility and Workspace Planning
From a coworking desk to a warehouse or industrial plot, we match the facility to what your business actually needs, not the cheapest option that happens to be available.
RAKEZ Application and License Coordination
Once the route is agreed, we prepare and submit your formation file, track RAKEZ’s requests, and coordinate through to License issuance and document handover.
RAKEZ Government Fees & Setup Packages
The figures below are RAKEZ’s own published government fees, not a proprietary Incorpyfy bundle. Our service fee is not included in these numbers and isn’t published here, we quote it separately once we understand your activity, structure and visa needs.
| Current RAKEZ Route | Published Price | What It Covers |
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Instant License (zero visa) |
From AED 6,000 |
Trade License and coworking access, issued online for eligible applications |
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SME All-Inclusive (1 visa) |
From AED 14,000 |
License, up to 10 mixed activities, up to 50 shareholders, coworking access and 1 residence visa |
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Each additional visa |
Roughly AED 4,000 |
Visa processing, medical test and Emirates ID for each additional applicant |
These are RAKEZ’s own published figures for the License, facility and visa components, they cover what the authority itself charges, not our service fee. Ranges vary by activity and facility, so treat them as a starting point rather than a fixed quote. Use our free calculator for an instant estimate on the government-side cost, then ask us for your service fee separately, we don’t publish that figure since it depends on your specific setup.
- Use our free calculator for an instant estimate based on your activity and visa needs
- Get a written quotation before any application is filed
RAKEZ Business License Setup
RAKEZ currently publishes License categories across Commercial, General Trading, Industrial, Service, Professional, E-Commerce, Media, Educational and a Freelancer Permit. We review the exact activities you need before recommending a category, rather than choosing one because its name sounds close enough.
| License Type | Best For |
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Commercial |
Buying, selling, importing and distributing approved products. |
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General Trading |
Trading across a wide range of product categories under one License. |
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Industrial |
Manufacturing, assembly, processing and packaging activities. |
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Service |
Agencies and consultancies invoicing for services, such as marketing, IT and management consulting. |
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Professional |
Individuals or firms in credentialed practice, such as legal, engineering, accounting or architectural services. |
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E-Commerce |
Online stores, marketplaces and digital-first retail businesses. |
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Media |
Content, publishing, production and creative-industry activities. |
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Educational |
Training providers and education-related services. |
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Freelancer Permit |
Independent professionals in media, education, IT and consultancy who don’t need a full corporate structure. |
Some activities, particularly regulated, medical or larger industrial operations, need an external No Objection Certificate from another authority before RAKEZ can issue the License. We flag that at the review stage, not after you’ve paid.
RAKEZ Company Setup for Trading, Manufacturing and Service Businesses
RAKEZ supports a broad range of trading, service and industrial activities, with particularly strong facility options for manufacturing and logistics businesses. Here’s what we actually check and arrange for each type of business, not just which sector fits.
RAKEZ Setup for Industrial and Manufacturing Companies
RAKEZ is one of the UAE’s stronger industrial hubs, with activity coverage for metal fabrication, machinery assembly, food and packaging, building materials, electrical equipment, automotive parts, furniture, and printing and production units.
For a manufacturing setup, we work through it in order: confirm the exact activity fits an Industrial License, check whether it needs an external No Objection Certificate before RAKEZ can approve it, match the facility to your production footprint (workshop unit versus full warehouse versus land for a dedicated build), and confirm the visa allocation your chosen facility supports. Industrial activities are also the ones most likely to carry a higher share capital requirement, we confirm that figure before you commit.
RAKEZ Setup for Trading and E-Commerce Companies
Wholesale and retail trading, import-export, warehousing and fulfilment, cross-border e-commerce, and general trading activities all have a home under RAKEZ’s commercial and trading License categories.
For trading and e-commerce, the decision that matters most is Commercial versus General Trading, a General Trading License may carry a higher setup cost depending on the package, but supports a broader range of trading activities under one License, which pays off if you’re not selling a single narrow category. We check your actual product range before recommending which one, then confirm whether you need warehousing or fulfilment space or can run on a coworking address alone.
RAKEZ Setup for Professional and Service Companies
Consulting firms, marketing and PR agencies, IT and tech providers, education and training businesses, and creative studios operate comfortably under RAKEZ’s service and professional categories, generally with lighter facility requirements than industrial activities.
Here the main decision is Service versus Professional, Professional Licenses apply to credentialed practice (legal, engineering, accounting and similar) and can require proof of qualifications, while Service covers broader consultancy and agency work. We confirm which one your activity actually falls under before the application goes in, selecting the wrong category can lead to additional clarification or amendments during the application process.
RAKEZ FZE, FZC and Branch Company Setup
RAKEZ’s free-zone company structures are FZE, FZC (also known as FZ-LLC), and UAE or foreign branch. An Individual Establishment is a separate, non-free-zone route rather than a free-zone equivalent to an FZC, so we confirm which category actually applies to your situation before quoting a structure.
RAKEZ FZE Setup for a Single Shareholder
A Free Zone Establishment suits a sole founder or a single corporate parent. It’s a limited-liability entity with one shareholder, individual or corporate.
RAKEZ FZC Setup for Multiple Shareholders
An FZC, also called an FZ-LLC, supports multiple shareholders, currently up to 50 confirmed on RAKEZ’s own current package pages. The nominal minimum share capital is AED 10,000, split into shares, and it doesn’t need to be deposited or evidenced in full. Certain regulated or industrial activities carry a higher capital requirement, we confirm the figure for your specific activity before formation.
RAKEZ Branch Setup for UAE and Foreign Companies
A branch lets an existing UAE or foreign company operate in RAKEZ without creating a new legal entity. It remains an extension of the parent company, so its activities generally need to stay within what the parent is already authorised to do.
RAKEZ Workspace and Facility Setup
RAKEZ offers a wider range of real estate than most flexi-desk-only free zones, which is a genuine differentiator for manufacturing, logistics and storage-heavy businesses.
| Facility Type | What It Suits |
|---|---|
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Coworking & Flexi-Desk |
Freelancers, consultants and small service businesses that just need a License-eligible address and occasional desk access. |
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Serviced & Dedicated Offices |
Growing teams that need a permanent base, meeting rooms and a higher visa allocation than a flexi-desk supports. |
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Warehouses & Industrial Units |
Manufacturing, assembly, packaging and storage operations, from small workshops to large-scale industrial space. |
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Land for Development |
Businesses building a dedicated factory, logistics hub or large warehouse rather than leasing existing space. |
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Staff Accommodation |
Industrial and labour-intensive operations that need on-site or nearby housing for their workforce. |
RAKEZ Dual License Setup
RAKEZ offers a Dual License route, developed with RAK’s Department of Economic Development, that lets an eligible RAKEZ company operate in the free zone and on the Ras Al Khaimah mainland using the RAKEZ License together with a RAK DED branch License. This is one of RAKEZ’s more valuable commercial features and it’s easy to miss if you’re only comparing headline License prices.
Eligibility depends on your activity and current approval conditions, it isn’t automatic for every company. We check whether your business qualifies, what the additional DED approval involves, and what to budget for before you commit to a free-zone-only setup.
If your business needs full access to the wider Dubai market rather than Ras Al Khaimah specifically, our mainland company formation service may be the better starting point, we can help you weigh both routes before you decide.
Our RAKEZ Company Setup Process & Application Documents
RAKEZ offers more than one route to a License, and the right timeline depends on which one fits your business, not a single generic countdown.
Documents We Review and Prepare for Your RAKEZ Application
We confirm what you need to provide, review the documents, and prepare the application file before submission. The exact checklist depends on your shareholder type and activity, so corporate applicants don’t get sent an individual-shareholder checklist.
- Individual shareholders: a passport valid for at least six months, proof of current immigration status if you’re already in the UAE, passport-sized photos, three proposed company names, and proof of residential address.
- Corporate shareholders: the parent company’s trade License or certificate of incorporation, Memorandum of Association, a board resolution approving the RAK venture, UBO details, an incumbency certificate, and recent audited financials, attested where required.
- Regulated or specialist activities: professional qualifications or an external No Objection Certificate, confirmed before the License is treated as complete permission to operate.
How We Complete Your RAKEZ Company Formation
Step 1: Activity, License and Structure Review
We confirm your business activity, the RAKEZ License category it falls under, and whether an FZE, FZC or branch fits your ownership.
Step 2: Route and Facility Selection
We match you to the Instant License route, the SME all-inclusive package, or a standard/industrial route depending on your facility needs, and confirm the written cost.
Step 3: Trade Name and Document Preparation
We submit your proposed trade names and prepare the shareholder and activity documentation RAKEZ requires.
Step 4: Application Submission and License Issuance
Eligible Instant License applications can be issued online in minutes; standard applications with facility or industrial requirements typically take longer, we give you a realistic timeline once we know your route.
Step 5: Visa and Post-License Activation
Once licensed, we coordinate establishment card issuance, visa processing, and bank account preparation as part of your agreed scope.
RAKEZ Visa & Immigration Services
Your visa allocation depends on the facility you choose, a flexi-desk supports fewer visas than a private office or warehouse. The SME all-inclusive package currently includes one residence visa, with additional visas available at roughly AED 4,000 each, covering visa processing, a medical test and Emirates ID.
We confirm your quota against your chosen facility before you commit to a package. For the actual visa processing, medical, and Emirates ID coordination, our PRO services team handles the government-facing steps once your License is issued.
RAKEZ Post-License Banking & Tax Support
We prepare your banking file, business profile, expected transaction information, shareholder records and supporting commercial evidence for a UAE corporate bank account application. The bank runs its own KYC and risk assessment and makes the final call, we don’t present account approval as guaranteed.
On compliance: RAKEZ companies register for UAE Corporate Tax and file through EmaraTax, with 0% available on qualifying income for companies that meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions. Economic Substance Regulations notification and reporting were cancelled for financial years ending after 31 December 2022, though earlier-period obligations can still be relevant, so we don’t sell it as a standing annual requirement. Our accounting and tax services cover bookkeeping, VAT, Corporate Tax registration and filing, and UBO record-keeping where applicable.
Why Businesses Choose Incorpyfy for RAKEZ Company Formation
We work from RAKEZ’s actual current products
Your quotation reflects RAKEZ’s published routes and packages, not a proprietary bundle with unclear authority status.
One point of contact through the full setup
From activity review to License handover, visa processing and banking preparation, one team manages your file.
Facility expertise beyond a flexi-desk
We handle warehouse, industrial and land-based setups alongside service-company Licenses, RAKEZ’s facility range is one of its real advantages and we treat it that way.
Clear on what’s RAKEZ’s and what’s ours
The government License, facility and visa costs are RAKEZ’s own published figures. Our service fee is never folded into that number, we quote it to you separately and in writing.
We stay on after your License is issued
Renewals, visa changes, banking follow-up and compliance work continue under one relationship, not a one-time transaction.
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