Industrial & Manufacturing Legacy

Business Setup in RAKIA (via RAKEZ)

The Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) is now part of the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), offering established industrial parks and cost-effective company formation for manufacturers and traders.

We manage your setup through RAKEZ, covering the former RAKIA industrial zones, including company structuring, license issuance, facility selection, and visa processing.

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Manufacturing Hub

Home to major zones like Al Hamra and Al Ghail, optimized for heavy industry and manufacturing.

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About RAKIA & The RAKEZ Merger

In 2017, RAKIA consolidated with the RAK Free Trade Zone to form RAKEZ. Today, businesses benefit from the same established industrial parks, 100% foreign ownership, and competitive operating costs, all administered under the RAKEZ authority.

Why Choose This Hub

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Cost-Competitive — Among the most affordable UAE locations for industrial operations.
Industrial Strength — Extensive land, warehousing, and utility infrastructure.
100% Ownership — Full foreign ownership with no local partner required.
Strategic Logistics — Proximity to Saqr Port and major GCC transport links.
Tax Efficiency — 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person.

Zones & Licensing

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Key industrial parks and license types include:

Key Parks — Al Hamra and Al Ghail Industrial Zones.

Industrial — For manufacturing, assembly, and processing.

Commercial/Service — Trading, distribution, and consultancy.

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Structures & Visa Allocation

Setup supports flexible company structures, with visa quotas scaled to accommodate large industrial workforces.

Company Types FZE, FZ-LLC, and branch structures.

Visa Types Investor, employment, labour, and Golden Visas.

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Estimated Timeline

License Issuance: 3 to 10 business days.
Visas/Emirates ID: 2 to 3 additional weeks.
Note: Land allocation for large industrial projects requires additional planning time.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, RAKIA merged with the RAK Free Trade Zone in 2017 to form RAKEZ, which now manages all operations.

Yes, companies in the former RAKIA zones allow 100% foreign ownership with no local partner required.