Fast and simple company setup
100% personal & corporate tax exemption
100% foreign ownership allowed
100% repatriation of capital & profits
No obligation • 15-minute call
Formed with one individual, either an individual or a company. The minimum capital requirement depends on the activity.
Formed with a minimum of two and a maximum of five shareholders, either individuals or companies, or a combination of both.
The license allows an existing local company (with a license to operate in the UAE) to open a representative office or branch within the free zone.
The license allows an existing foreign company to open a representative office or branch within the free zone.
No restrictions on capital or profit repatriation
No corporate income taxes
Transparent regulations
0% import or export duties
World-class communication facilities
Access to major logistical hubs and multi-lane superhighways
RAKEZ is unusually broad for a single zone: desk-based service businesses and industrial operations sit side by side, with facilities running from a flexi-desk up to warehousing and land. That range, combined with costs below the Dubai equivalents, is why it is one of the most commonly recommended zones for a first UAE entity. Through Worldwide Formations a zero-visa licence starts at AED 5,275 covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 with an investor visa, medical and Emirates ID included. You can price a Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone licence against the alternatives with our UAE business setup cost calculator.
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Customisable warehouses
Industrial land
Shell & core offices
Flexi-office facilities
Self-service customer portal
Onsite staff & labour options
Yes. RAKEZ is one of the larger and better-known UAE zones, so banks are familiar with it. Approval depends on your activity, shareholder nationality and expected turnover rather than the zone. We prepare the bank file and introduce you.
Yes, and many clients do. The residence visa issued through RAKEZ is valid across the UAE, and most licence types require no physical presence in Ras Al Khaimah. Factor in travel only if you take industrial or warehouse space you need to visit regularly.
Yes, and that flexibility is one of the main reasons to choose it. RAKEZ covers everything from a flexi-desk to industrial land, so growing within the zone is far simpler than relocating to a different jurisdiction and re-registering.
Breadth and cost. It licenses both service and industrial activities, offers facilities from a desk to a warehouse, and prices below comparable Dubai zones. For a founder unsure how fast they will grow, that flexibility is genuinely useful.
Yes. The residence visa is valid UAE-wide and most licence types require no physical presence in Ras Al Khaimah. Factor in travel only if you take industrial space you need to visit.
Through Worldwide Formations, AED 5,275 for a zero-visa licence covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 including one investor visa, medical and Emirates ID. RAKEZ's own fees depend on the facility and activity mix, and we confirm your exact total before you commit.
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