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Business Setup in RAKEZ

The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is one of the largest and most cost-effective free zones in the UAE, home to tens of thousands of companies from more than 100 countries. With a wide range of activities, dedicated business and industrial zones, and some of the most competitive packages in the country, RAKEZ is a leading choice for startups, SMEs, traders, manufacturers and service providers seeking value and scale.

We manage your RAKEZ setup end to end — company structure, license type, facility selection, registration, visas and corporate bank account introduction — working directly with the free zone authority.
[ AFFORDABLE BASE WITH ROOM TO GROW ]
Saqr Port Infrastructure

Combined with Ras Al Khaimah’s competitive operating costs and access to Saqr Port, RAKEZ is especially strong for businesses that need an affordable base with room to grow.

[1.0 / CONSOLIDATED ECONOMIC ZONE]

About RAKEZ

RAKEZ was formed by bringing together Ras Al Khaimah’s established free zone and investment authorities into a single, powerful economic zone. It serves a highly diverse community across trading, manufacturing, services, media, education and e-commerce, and offers everything from low-cost flexi-desk packages to large industrial land and warehousing.

Why Choose RAKEZ

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  • Highly cost-effective — among the most affordable free zone packages in the UAE.
  • 100% foreign ownership — full enterprise control with no local partner required across segments.
  • Industrial scale — extensive land, warehousing and facilities for manufacturing and logistics.
  • Diverse activities — strong across trading, services, media, education and e-commerce streams.
  • Room to grow — easy to scale from a desk to a full industrial facility within one zone.
  • Tax efficiency — 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person, and full capital repatriation.

License Classifications & Activities

[1.2]

Your core business activity dictates your formal licensing requirements. RAKEZ supports an unusually broad operational range.

Commercial / Trading — tailored for import, export, distribution and physical trading streams.
Service / Professional — configured for consultancy services and general professional activities.
Industrial License — engineered for large-scale manufacturing, processing, and assembly operations.
Educational & Media — structured for training institutes, creative content development, and media setups.
E-commerce & Freelancer — rapid deployment setups for online businesses and individual professionals.
[1.3 / CORPORATE TYPES]

Legal Formations & Ownership

RAKEZ offers multiple legal company structures depending on the number of corporate shareholders and the operational nature of your enterprise.

FZE / FZ-LLC Formations Structured for one or more shareholders, accommodating individual or corporate entities.
Branch Formations Direct corporate branches of an existing UAE mainland company or international foreign firm.

RAKEZ companies enjoy 100% foreign ownership and full repatriation of capital and profits. A company that qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, while non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard rate. We coordinate with our corporate tax teams to keep your structure compliant.

[1.4 / INFRASTRUCTURE ZONES]
Available Physical Facilities & Zones

RAKEZ is organised into dedicated zones so you can locate near the right infrastructure:

  • Business Zone: For commercial, service, professional, media and education companies.
  • Industrial Zone: For manufacturing and industrial operations, with land and warehousing.

Facilities range from flexi-desks and shared workspaces to standard/executive offices, warehouses, and long-term land plots.

[1.5 / IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS]
Visa Allocation Framework

Your legal visa quota in RAKEZ is linked to your chosen facility scale and corporate license package.

Investor & Partner Visas
Employment Visas for Staff
Family Sponsorship Paths
Long-Term Golden Visas
[1.6 / SYSTEM SEQUENCE]

RAKEZ Setup Process

We manage each stage with the free zone authority on your behalf.

01. Activity Selection
we confirm your specific operational activities, company type, license and zone.
02. Name & Initial Approval
we secure your unique company name and preliminary regulatory approvals.
03. Facility Selection
we match your team to a flexi-desk, office, warehouse or industrial land plot.
04. Documentation Filing
we prepare and submit the application and corporate incorporation files.
05. License Issuance
RAKEZ formally issues your official trade license and incorporation certificate.
06. Identity Protocols
we process the establishment card, investor/staff visas, Emirates ID and medical.
07. CORPORATE BANK ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION — we introduce you to our banking partners and assist with the application.
[1.7 / REQUIRED DOSSIER]

Documents Required for RAKEZ Setup

Core requirements across corporate variants. A completely customized checklist is provided post-consultation.

Individual Shareholder Corporate Shareholder Branch Company
  • Passport copy of each individual shareholder and director.
  • UAE visa and Emirates ID copy for residents, or entry-stamp page.
  • Recent passport-size photograph.
  • Proof of residential address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.
  • Completed application form and business plan, where required.
  • Certificate of incorporation of the parent company.
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association.
  • Board resolution approving the RAKEZ incorporation.
  • Official register of directors and shareholders.
  • Passport copies of directors and authorised signatories.
  • Corporate documents fully attested and legalised for UAE use.
  • Parent company trade license and core incorporation files.
  • Board resolution to open a RAKEZ branch and name the manager.
  • Power of attorney for the designated branch manager.
  • Audited financial statements of the parent, where requested.
  • Attested and legalised corporate documents.
[ESTIMATED SETUP TIME]
Efficient Zone Incorporation
A RAKEZ company is typically incorporated within 3 to 5 business days once documents are in order. Visa and Emirates ID processing usually takes an additional 2 to 3 weeks.
[VALUATION PARAMETERS]
Competitive Corporate Pricing
RAKEZ is known for highly competitive pricing across all package levels, from low-cost flexi-desk licenses to large industrial facilities. Total costs depend on license, facility, visa quota, and activity approvals. Contact us for an all-inclusive quote.
Why Choose Legacy Partners for RAKEZ Setup

Direct corporate configurations aligned to your technical deployment timelines.

Direct free zone experience
we manage RAKEZ registrations, facilities and approvals daily.
End-to-end service
licensing, facility allocations, visas, and bank introductions under one roof.
Transparent pricing
clear, all-inclusive corporate packages with no surprise invoices.
Multilingual advisors
a single dedicated point of contact throughout your formal setup.
[ INTRA-ZONE INQUIRIES ]

Frequently Asked Questions

RAKEZ is the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, one of the largest and most cost-effective free zones in the UAE, home to tens of thousands of companies across many sectors.

RAKEZ offers some of the most competitive packages in the UAE, a very broad range of activities, and the ability to scale from a flexi-desk to a full industrial facility within one zone.

RAKEZ suits startups, SMEs, traders, manufacturers, media, education and service businesses looking for an affordable base with room to grow.

RAKEZ is organised into a Business Zone for commercial and service companies and an Industrial Zone for manufacturing and industrial operations with land and warehousing.

Yes. RAKEZ companies allow 100% foreign ownership with no local partner, plus full repatriation of capital and profits.

A RAKEZ company that qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, while non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard rate.

A free zone company trades freely outside the UAE and within the zone. To sell directly in the UAE mainland, it works through a local distributor or a mainland branch.

Incorporation typically takes 3 to 5 business days once documents are ready, with visas and Emirates ID adding about 2 to 3 weeks.
[REGIONAL COMPLIANCE ROUTER]

Compare your options on our main Company Formation in UAE hub, or explore RAK mainland setup through RAK DED and offshore options including RAK ICC. Other affordable free zones include SHAMS, SAIF Zone, Ajman Free Zone and UAQ FTZ. For post-setup support, see our Corporate Tax, VAT, Audit, Accounting, Trademark and Business Advisory services.

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