Mainland Sector

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.

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.

Strategic Partners

Documents Required for RAKIA Setup

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

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.

Competitive RAKEZ Industrial Pricing

RAKEZ offers competitive pricing for industrial businesses, with flexible options for warehouses, industrial land and manufacturing facilities. Costs vary based on the selected licence, facility size, visa requirements and business activity. We provide a tailored quotation based on your operational needs and setup requirements.

Why Choose Legacy Partners for RAKIA Setup

Direct experience with RAKEZ-administered industrial setups.

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Direct free zone experience

We manage RAKIA and RAKEZ registrations, facilities and approvals daily.

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End-to-End Service

Licensing, facility allocations, visas, and bank introductions under one roof.

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Transparent Pricing

Clear, all-inclusive corporate packages with no surprise invoices.

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Single Point of Contact

A dedicated advisor guiding you through your entire setup.

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.

RAKIA setups support a Free Zone Establishment for a single shareholder, a Free Zone Company for two or more shareholders, and a Branch Company for an existing UAE or foreign entity, all administered under the RAKEZ authority following the 2017 merger.

RAKIA licensing covers Industrial licenses for manufacturing, assembly and processing, and Commercial or Service licenses for trading, distribution and consultancy, issued across key parks including Al Hamra and Al Ghail Industrial Zones.

License issuance typically takes 3 to 10 business days once documents are in order, with visa and Emirates ID processing adding a further 2 to 3 weeks. Land allocation for large industrial projects needs additional planning time.

Yes. RAKIA sits close to Saqr Port and major GCC transport links, giving industrial and trading businesses efficient access for exports and imports. This logistics advantage complements the zone's extensive land, warehousing and utility infrastructure.

A Qualifying Free Zone Person administered under RAKEZ can apply 0% corporate tax to its qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% rate, so activities should be structured with your corporate tax position in mind.

Yes. RAKIA is among the most affordable UAE locations for industrial operations, offering extensive land, warehousing and utility infrastructure at competitive rates. This makes it practical for manufacturing and processing businesses looking to control setup and operating costs.

RAKIA operations are based across key industrial parks including Al Hamra and Al Ghail Industrial Zones, both administered under the RAKEZ authority following the 2017 merger and offering established infrastructure for manufacturing and processing businesses.

Yes. Companies established under RAKIA benefit from 100% foreign ownership with no local partner required, alongside the same profit repatriation rights available across RAKEZ. A Qualifying Free Zone Person can also apply 0% corporate tax to its qualifying income.

Business Setup In RAKIA

About RAKIA & The RAKEZ Merger