RAKEZ: company setup
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Updated on 29 October 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Why this zone
The best ratio of cost to visa quota in the country. Three visas included against one in most Dubai entry packages, at half the annual cost.
What to watch for
Ras Al Khaimah is an hour and a half from Dubai. If you often need to appear at an administration or a bank in Dubai, the journey starts to weigh.
Fee breakdown
All-inclusive package, official fees included: registration, first-year licence, establishment card and the minimum office the zone requires; visas are not included. Then €2,990 a year to renew the licence and the minimum office.
Suited activities
- SMEs and services
- Light industry
- Trading
- Consulting
Banking
Adequate. Less well regarded than Dubai, but workable with a good file.
Setting up in RAKEZ: the steps
- Scoping and choice of zone
- Name reservation and initial approval
- Licence issue
- Visa and identity
- Tax and bank account
Steps from our catalogue for the United Arab Emirates, recorded on 21 September 2026. Details and documents to provide →
Where these figures come from
- Emirate (Ras Al Khaimah): rakez.com
- Office, visas and setup time: our catalogue, recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked with the zone.
- Banking: our assessment, not an authority's data.
RAKEZ free zone: frequently asked questions
How much does a RAKEZ licence cost?
From €2,921. All-inclusive package, official fees included: registration, first-year licence, establishment card and the minimum office the zone requires; visas are not included. Then €2,990 a year to renew the licence and the minimum office.
How long does company setup in RAKEZ take?
3 to 5 business days (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Which emirate is RAKEZ in?
Ras Al Khaimah — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone.
What office does a RAKEZ company need?
Flexi-desk accepted (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
How many visas with a RAKEZ company?
3 as standard, extendable beyond 50 (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Can a RAKEZ company open a bank account?
Adequate. Less well regarded than Dubai, but workable with a good file. No account can be guaranteed.
Which activities are allowed in RAKEZ?
SMEs and services · Light industry · Trading · Consulting.
What should I watch out for in RAKEZ?
Ras Al Khaimah is an hour and a half from Dubai. If you often need to appear at an administration or a bank in Dubai, the journey starts to weigh.