RAKEZ COMPANY FORMATION • FREE ZONE, NON-FREE ZONE & DUAL LICENSE • UAE

RAKEZ Business Setup, All-Inclusive From AED 14,000 With a UAE Residence Visa

Name: GloboPrime Corporate Services Provider
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GloboPrime Corporate Services sets up your RAKEZ company end to end: trade license, package selection, legal structure, facility, investor and employee visas, Emirates ID and corporate bank account. Zero-visa licenses start from AED 6,000. Fixed quotes, no hidden fees. Operating since 2012 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.

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Business Setup In Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones (RAKEZ)

RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) is one of the UAE’s most affordable free zones, around 45 minutes from Dubai with direct access to Saqr Port and RAK International Airport. You get 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, 0% corporate tax on qualifying free zone income, no import or export duty, and full profit repatriation. The UAE has ranked the world’s best place to start a business for three years running. GloboPrime handles the full RAKEZ setup so your company is registered correctly the first time.

Zero-visa from

AED 6,000

All-inclusive + visa

AED 14,000

License in

24 hours

Ownership

100%

What Our RAKEZ Setup Service Includes

Package & activity advice: we match you to the right RAKEZ package, license type, zone and activities.
Company name reservation and pre-approval.
License application and issuance through RAKEZ Portal 360.
Registration set, MOA and lease documents prepared and signed.
Establishment card and immigration (e-channel) file.
Investor, partner, employee and dependent visas: entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping.
Bank introduction letter and corporate account support with KYC preparation.
Document attestation for foreign corporate shareholders.
Corporate tax registration, accounting and PRO after your company is live.

The RAKEZ All-Inclusive Package (AED 14,000/Year)

RAKEZ’s flagship package is built for founders who want a business and a UAE residence visa in one fixed price, with no hidden fees. It includes:

License & activities

Trade license with up to 10 mix-and-match activities
Up to 50 shareholders
Pre-approval for your activities
Same renewal price guaranteed

Visa & workspace

One UAE residence visa, with full processing
Immigration file, e-channel, medical and Emirates ID
Up to 3 extra visas at AED 4,000 each
20% discount on dependent visas
Unlimited access to Compass Coworking Centre

Payment can be split into instalments (Tabby available), and registration and renewal are fully digital. Multi-year options are available, and a 3-year term usually carries around a 25% discount with resident visas included.

Premium upgrade, +AED 2,500: adds VIP visa support, banking assistance, and corporate tax registration and filing, a bundle of services valued at over AED 30,000.

RAKEZ Packages & Cost (2026)

RAKEZ sells fixed packages, which keeps your cost predictable. These are current indicative prices; we confirm the exact figure in your quote.

Package	Best For & Inclusions	Indicative Cost
Biz Starter (Biz 0)	Zero-visa license, coworking access, up to 6 activities, license in 24 hours.	from AED 6,000/yr
BusinessWomen Package	Women entrepreneurs: license & activity discounts, complimentary services, zero-balance bank account, residence visa eligibility, flexible payment.	from AED 6,000/yr
All-Inclusive Package	10 activities, 1 residence visa, immigration file, medical, Emirates ID, coworking, same renewal price.	AED 14,000/yr
All-Inclusive + Premium	Adds VIP visa, banking assistance, corporate tax registration & filing.	+AED 2,500
Industrial (warehouse / land)	Industrial license plus facility in an industrial zone.	from AED 10,000 + facility
Additional visa (per person)	Includes medical and Emirates ID.	from AED 4,000

RAKEZ entry pricing sits below IFZA (around AED 12,900+) and DMCC (around AED 18,000+). For the cheapest national routes, see our cheapest free zone in the UAE guide.

Setting Up an E-Commerce Business in RAKEZ

The RAKEZ e-commerce route carries its own incentives: a 50% discount on additional media, commercial and service licenses, two free additional activities worth AED 4,000, one UAE residence visa, exclusive rates with the Telr payment gateway, and discounted website and application development. See our e-commerce business setup guide.

AKEZ License Types (Free Zone & Non-Free Zone)

License	Use
Commercial	Trading in goods and services.
General Trading	Trading in multiple goods under one license.
Service	Services and consultancies across any industry.
Professional	Individuals providing professional services.
Individual / Professional	One owner, one activity in a specific specialty.
Industrial	Manufacturing, importing, packaging and exporting.
E-Commerce	Trading in goods and services electronically.
Media	Media-related business activities.
Educational	Education institutions and consultancy.
Freelancer Permit	Media, education, IT and analyst professionals.

Match your activity from the RAKEZ business activities list or the freelance activities list.

Legal Structures: FZE, FZC, Branch & Dual License

FZE (Free Zone Establishment): single shareholder, limited liability.
FZC / FZ-LLC: 2 to 50 shareholders.
Sole establishment, LLC or holding company structures to match your ownership and goals.
Non-free zone entity: trades directly in the UAE market under RAK emirate law.
Branch: a branch of an existing UAE or foreign company.
Dual License: combines commercial and professional activities under one license, so you operate in the RAKEZ free zone and the UAE mainland without a local service agent. It pairs a free zone license with a free zone company branch license.

If your customers are mostly UAE-based, compare mainland business setup.

RAKEZ Zones & Facilities

RAKEZ runs six specialised zones: the Business Zone for trading, service and consultancy; Al Hamra, Al Ghail and Al Hulaila Industrial Zones for manufacturing and logistics; the Academic Zone for schools and institutes; and the Media Zone for broadcast and content. Your facility scales with your business:

Facility	Best For
Compass Coworking Centre	Freelancers, startups, low-visa setups.
Serviced offices	A professional setting at a low cost.
Standard offices	SMEs needing privacy and a fixed base.
Customisable offices	Larger teams that fit out their own space.
Warehouses & industrial land	Manufacturing, assembly and logistics.
Staff & labour accommodation	On-site housing for your workforce.

Companies in pre-built warehouses or on a customised plot of land also need an Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC), a safety-compliance approval we arrange as part of your setup.

RAKEZ Business Setup by Business Type

Trading & General Trading

Import, export, wholesale and retail. See general trading license setup.

Consultancy & Services

Management, IT, marketing, HR and engineering consultancies. Fast to license, light on facilities.

Industrial, Manufacturing & Logistics

Production and assembly with warehouse or land in Al Hamra, Al Ghail or Al Hulaila. See construction setup and freight & logistics setup.

Restaurant, Cafe & Catering

Food service with the right activity and approvals. See restaurant & cafe setup.

Freelancer

Lowest-cost entry, working under your own name. See the freelance visa guide.

Our 3-Step RAKEZ Setup Process

1. Customise your package. We confirm your legal entity, license type, activities, zone, facility and visa quota, then send a fixed quote.

2. Submit application and documents. We reserve your name, prepare your file, and submit through RAKEZ Portal 360, clearing pre-approval and compliance.

3. Receive your license. RAKEZ issues your trade license, registration set and bank introduction letter, 24 hours on Biz Starter. We then process visas, Emirates ID and your bank account.

License only can be completed remotely. A residence visa needs one visit for biometrics, and banks usually require an in-person meeting. Full setup with visa and bank account typically takes 4 to 8 weeks.

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Documents Required

RAKEZ keeps documentation light. The exact list depends on your legal entity and shareholders.

Passport copy of each shareholder, valid 6+ months.
Passport-size photograph.
Completed application form.
Business plan or activity description (for some activities).
Proof of residential address.
For corporate shareholders: certificate of incorporation, MOA and board resolution, attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and MOFA in the UAE.

Your RAKEZ Visa, Bank Account & What They Unlock

We process investor, partner, employee and dependent visas, with the establishment card, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping. RAKEZ issues a bank introduction letter, and we prepare your KYC file and introduce you to UAE banks. A UAE residence visa lets you:

Sponsor your family to live, work and study in the UAE, through our family visa service.
Open a personal UAE bank account and access loans.
Access healthcare and schooling for your family.
Get visa-on-arrival at destinations such as Armenia, Georgia, the Maldives and Seychelles.
Apply for a UAE driving licence.

Qualifying investors may also be eligible for the 10-year Golden Visa.

Post-Setup: Tax, Accounting & PRO Services

RAKEZ companies fall under UAE corporate tax (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022). A Qualifying Free Zone Person keeps a 0% rate on qualifying income but must still register and stay compliant. We handle the ongoing work, with indicative rates below.

Service	Indicative Rate (AED)
Corporate tax readiness consultation	1,499
Corporate tax registration	1,249
Corporate tax filing	1,800 (zero turnover) to 3,749
Accounting & bookkeeping	from 5,250
Tax consultation + registration + filing bundle	2,750 to 4,449

We also handle license and visa renewals, trade license amendments, addition of activities, shareholder and share-transfer changes, attestation, PRO services, and company liquidation if you ever need to close. See UAE corporate tax registration.

Why Founders Choose RAKEZ

Free zone and non-free zone formations under one authority.
100% foreign ownership, no local sponsor.
Fast, largely digital setup through a self-service portal.
Wide-ranging business and industrial facilities, plus on-site labour accommodation.
One-stop shop for government services.
Connectivity to Saqr Port, RAK Airport and major logistics hubs.
Easy access to markets across MENA, Europe and Asia.

Why Use GloboPrime

Operating since 2012 as a UAE corporate services provider.
ISO 9001:2015 certified (certificate GL100225QMS29AE).
Fixed, transparent quotes, all fees in writing, no hidden charges.
One point of contact from quote to license to bank account.
Bank account assistance through established UAE banking relationships.
Confidential handling of your documents and information.
Office on Najda Street, Abu Dhabi, serving Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, Sharjah and the wider UAE.
We also assist with business setup in Saudi Arabia.

RAKEZ Business Setup FAQs

Q: What does the RAKEZ All-Inclusive package include?

A: For AED 14,000 a year: a trade license with up to 10 activities, one UAE residence visa with full processing, immigration file and e-channel, medical and Emirates ID, pre-approval, and a coworking workstation, with no hidden fees and the same price at renewal.

Q: How much is RAKEZ business setup?

A: A zero-visa Biz Starter license is from AED 6,000 a year. The All-Inclusive package with one visa is AED 14,000. Additional visas are from AED 4,000 each, including medical and Emirates ID.

Q: How long does setup take?

A: The license is issued in 24 hours to 5 working days. Full setup with visa, Emirates ID and bank account usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.

Q: Can I pay in instalments?

A: Yes. RAKEZ packages can be split into instalments, with Tabby available, and multi-year terms carry a discount.

Q: Can I set up remotely?

A: The license can be completed remotely. A residence visa needs one short visit for the medical and Emirates ID biometrics, and most banks require an in-person meeting.

Q: Can a RAKEZ company trade in the UAE mainland?

A: With a dual license, yes. It combines commercial and professional activities under one entity, so you operate in the free zone and the mainland without a local service agent.

Q: Do I have to register for corporate tax?

A: Yes. Registration is mandatory under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. A Qualifying Free Zone Person can keep a 0% rate on qualifying income but must still register and file. We handle this for you.

Get your RAKEZ business setup quote

Tell us your activity and visa needs. We reply with the right package, an exact price and a timeline.

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RAKEZ packages, fees, facilities and timelines are set by RAKEZ and change with promotions and policy. Figures here are indicative for planning; we confirm exact costs in your quote.