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RAKEZ Company Setup – RAKEZ Free Zone Business Setup

RAKEZ company setup gives entrepreneurs a free zone company in Ras Al Khaimah with access to a wide list of business activities, flexible facility options and residence visas. AW Document Clearing Services guides you through RAKEZ company formation, from activity selection to trade license and visas.

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  • Office in Deira, Dubai
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RAKEZ company setup – modern free zone business centre for RAKEZ free zone company formation in Ras Al Khaimah

Why consider a RAKEZ free zone company setup?

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is a well-established economic zone with free zone and non-free zone options. Founders consider a RAKEZ free zone company setup for reasons such as:

  • A broad range of commercial, professional, industrial and e-commerce activities
  • Flexible facilities, from flexi-desks to offices, warehouses and land, depending on the activity
  • Ownership by individuals or corporate shareholders, subject to the rules
  • Eligibility for investor and employment residence visas
  • The option to combine some compatible activities on one licence

Whether RAKEZ is right for you depends on where your customers are, whether you need to trade onshore in the UAE and how many visas you need. We compare it honestly with mainland company setup in Dubai where relevant.

RAKEZ trade license types

Commercial and general trading license

For buying, selling, importing and exporting goods. A RAKEZ general trading license allows a wider range of goods than a single-category trading licence, subject to the activity rules.

RAKEZ e-commerce license

For selling goods or services online. A RAKEZ e-commerce license is popular with online stores and digital businesses. Some product categories may need additional approvals.

Service / professional license

For consultancy, marketing, IT, design, management and other professional services.

Industrial license

For manufacturing, processing and assembly activities that need appropriate facilities.

Choosing the correct activity wording is one of the most important steps. It affects the licence type, the approvals required and what you can legally do, so we spend time getting it right.

Documents needed for RAKEZ company formation

For individual shareholders

  • Passport copy of each shareholder and manager
  • Recent photograph
  • UAE visa / Emirates ID copy if resident, or entry stamp
  • Proposed company names (in order of preference)
  • Business activity description
  • Any additional document requested for specific activities

For corporate shareholders

  • Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents of the parent company
  • Board resolution approving the new company
  • Documents of authorised signatories
  • Legalisation or attestation where required by the authority

We send you a precise checklist after the consultation because requirements change and differ by case.

Need help with your file? Contact us for current pricing and a document checklist for your case.

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RAKEZ business setup process

  1. Consultation and activity selection – we define your activities and recommend a licence type.
  2. Legal structure and facility – choose shareholders, manager and the facility that supports your visa needs.
  3. Name approval and application – we prepare the application and supporting documents.
  4. Initial approval and payments – fees are paid as invoiced by the authority.
  5. Signing and licence issuance – company documents and the RAKEZ trade license are issued.
  6. Establishment card and visas – immigration file and RAKEZ visas for investors and staff.
  7. After setup – guidance on bank account documents, renewals and amendments.

RAKEZ company setup packages and cost

RAKEZ offers different packages built around the licence type, number of activities, facility and visa allocation. The right package depends on what you will do and how many visas you need, not just on the headline price.

Fees are set by the relevant authority and change from time to time, so we do not publish prices online. Contact us for current pricing and a written breakdown for your case. Read RAKEZ company setup cost for an explanation of what is usually included in a package and what may be extra.

After your RAKEZ trade license is issued

Getting the licence is the start, not the end. Most new RAKEZ companies next need an immigration establishment card, investor and staff visas, a corporate bank account and registrations such as VAT or corporate tax where applicable. Banks make their own decisions on account opening, but they commonly ask for the licence, memorandum or articles, share certificate, passport and visa copies of shareholders, and an explanation of the business model. We prepare the company documents in an organised set so you can respond quickly to bank questions.

You will also need to keep the licence, facility lease and visas renewed on time. We can track these dates and handle renewals with our document clearing team.

RAKEZ e-commerce license: points to plan

An e-commerce business needs more than a licence. Think about which platforms you will sell on, whether you hold stock in the UAE, how you will receive payments and whether certain products need approvals. The RAKEZ e-commerce license activity wording should match your model, for example selling your own products, operating a marketplace or offering digital services. We help you define this before you apply, so the licence supports your payment gateway and platform onboarding requirements.

RAKEZ vs RAK free zone vs mainland

People often use “RAK free zone” and “RAKEZ” interchangeably. Our RAK free zone company setup page explains the options in Ras Al Khaimah, while mainland company setup covers companies that trade directly in the UAE market. If you are a solo professional, a freelance visa may be simpler.

Contact us on WhatsApp or call 054 441 8296 to plan your RAKEZ company formation.

FAQ

RAKEZ Company Setup – RAKEZ Free Zone Business Setup – FAQs

RAKEZ free zone companies can generally be wholly owned by foreign individuals or companies, subject to the authority’s rules for the activity and structure.

Many steps can be handled remotely or through us, but some activities or steps may require attendance. We tell you in advance if a visit is needed.

Yes, eligible shareholders and employees can obtain residence visas within the visa allocation of your licence and facility.

It depends on the licence, activities, facility and visas, and authority fees change. Contact us for current pricing.

Free zone companies have rules on trading directly with the UAE onshore market. We explain what your activity allows and when a mainland licence or distributor may be needed.

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