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Business Setup In RAKIA

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.

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 RAKIA

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.

Legal Structures and Ownership

Setup supports flexible company structures

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Branch Company

Zones & Licensing

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.
Estimated Timeline

3 to 10 Business Days

  • 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.

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