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Rakez Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone Company Setup with DXB VIP
Start your Ras Al Khaimah free zone company with complete support from DXB VIP. We help you select the right RAKEZ license, business activities and facility package, prepare the incorporation documents, complete company registration and continue with residence visa, banking and tax support.
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Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone
What Is Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone?
For most investors looking at business setup in Ras Al Khaimah free zone, the main jurisdiction is Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). RAKEZ provides free-zone company formation for entrepreneurs, SMEs, traders, service companies, e-commerce businesses and industrial operators.
RAKEZ supports free-zone entities as well as non-free-zone structures, but this page focuses specifically on the RAKEZ free zone option. A free-zone company can be established with 100% foreign ownership and can choose from multiple licence, workspace and visa packages.
As of August 2026, RAKEZ reports a business community of 50,000 active companies, covering startups, SMEs, manufacturers and multinational businesses.
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Why RAKEZ Free Zone
Why Choose RAKEZ Free Zone?
Abu Dhabi free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, flexible workspace and visa options, streamlined company formation, and access to specialised ecosystems across finance, logistics, manufacturing, media, aviation and clean technology.
100% Foreign Ownership
A RAKEZ free-zone entity can be fully foreign owned, with 100% repatriation of profits.
Cost-Effective Entry Packages
Current RAKEZ promotions include business licence options starting from AED 6,000, making the jurisdiction attractive to founders comparing low-cost UAE free zones.
Wide Range of Licence Types
RAKEZ offers commercial, e-commerce, general trading, industrial, media, service, professional, educational and other licence types.
Broad Business Activity List
The official RAKEZ activity database includes a large range of trading, service, consultancy, professional and industrial activities.
Flexible Facilities
Businesses can choose coworking space, offices, warehouses or land for development depending on the scale and activity of the company.
Fast Digital Setup
RAKEZ currently promotes a fully online instant business licence process for eligible packages, with no physical visit or paperwork required for the initial licence application.
Industrial Infrastructure
Unlike many low-cost free zones focused mainly on service businesses, RAKEZ also supports manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and industrial operations.
RAKEZ License Types
The correct RAKEZ license depends on what the company will actually do. RAKEZ publishes several licence types for free-zone businesses:
Commercial
E-Commerce
General Trading
Service
Professional
Individual / Professional
Industrial
Media
Educational
Freelancer Permit
Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone License Cost
The Ras Al Khaimah free zone license cost depends on the selected package, business activities, visa requirement and facility. RAKEZ currently publishes several promotional options, so there is no single fixed price for every company.
Current RAKEZ Option
Published Price
Key Published Details
Instant Business Licence – Basic
AED 6,000
RAKEZ’s current instant-licence promotion; online application with valid passport and UAE visa/Emirates ID for residents.
Instant Business Licence – Lite
AED 12,000
Higher-tier instant licence package published by RAKEZ; package inclusions should be confirmed at application.
All-Inclusive Business Setup
AED 14,000
Includes trade licence and UAE residence visa, up to 10 mixed activities, up to 50 shareholders, coworking access and digital registration/renewal.
Freelancer Permit
From AED 6,100
Published RAKEZ freelancer package for eligible media and education professionals, with access to business centres and residence visa eligibility.
For the current AED 14,000 all-inclusive promotion, RAKEZ states that up to three additional visas can be added at AED 4,000 each. Promotional packages can change, so the live authority quotation should be confirmed before payment.
The total RAKEZ license cost can also change if the company requires a private office, warehouse, industrial land, external approval, additional immigration services or a different visa structure.
RAKEZ Facilities and Office Options
A major advantage of RAKEZ business setup is the range of facilities available. The authority supports both low-overhead service companies and businesses that need physical industrial infrastructure.
- Coworking and shared business-centre access
- Private and shell-and-core offices
- Warehouses in multiple sizes
- Industrial facilities
- Land for development and large industrial projects
Can a RAKEZ Free Zone Company Operate on the UAE Mainland?
A standard free-zone company should not be treated as having unrestricted direct mainland trading rights automatically. The correct route depends on the activity and how the company will sell or provide services in the UAE.
RAKEZ also offers a dual-licence structure for eligible businesses that need a free-zone presence together with mainland operating capability. This should be structured according to the exact activity before the company is registered.
Corporate Tax for a RAKEZ Free Zone Company
A RAKEZ free zone company is not automatically exempt from UAE Corporate Tax. Companies that meet the conditions to be treated as a Qualifying Free Zone Person may benefit from a 0% Corporate Tax rate on Qualifying Income.
RAKEZ also has designated-zone districts relevant to certain qualifying activities, including the distribution of goods or materials where the Corporate Tax conditions are met. Free-zone companies still need to assess registration, filing and compliance requirements separately from their licence.
RAKEZ Business Setup with DXB VIP
DXB VIP helps founders compare the RAKEZ free zone package against other UAE free zones before committing to a structure. We review the activity, visa plan, facility needs and total first-year cost so the licence is aligned with the way the business will actually operate.
- RAKEZ package and licence selection
- Business activity and structure review
- Company formation and documentation
- Residence visa and Emirates ID support
- Corporate bank account assistance
- Accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax support where required
- Renewal and ongoing company administration
Documents Required for Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone Company Setup
For a straightforward individual shareholder application, the required documents are typically limited. The final checklist depends on the legal entity and activity.
Valid passport copy of the shareholder(s)
UAE visa or entry stamp if applicable
Emirates ID for UAE residents
Passport-size photograph where required
UBO information and declaration
Business plan for activities where RAKEZ requires one
Additional corporate documents when a shareholder is an existing company
How RAKEZ Company Formation Works
RAKEZ presents company formation as a simple three-stage process. DXB VIP can coordinate each stage on your behalf.
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Step 1
We select the RAKEZ package, licence type, business activities, visa requirements and facility.
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Step 2
We prepare and submit the company registration application together with the required shareholder and business documents.
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Step 3
Once approved, RAKEZ issues the business licence and incorporation documents.
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Step 4
After formation, we assist with residence visas, Emirates ID and corporate bank account opening.
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