Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
RAKEZ Free Zone Company Setup
RAKEZ is the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. It is one of the UAE's most cost-effective places to set up, with options from flexi-desks for consultants to industrial land for manufacturers.
Quick answer
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) offers free zone and non-free zone (mainland-style) licences, including commercial, service, industrial, e-commerce and freelance. Companies can be 100% foreign-owned and choose facilities from flexi-desks to warehouses and land. Setup is known for being affordable and quick, often within a week.
Why RAKEZ?
RAKEZ is popular with both small service businesses and large manufacturers. Its business parks across Ras Al Khaimah offer land and warehouses at prices that are hard to match in Dubai, while flexi-desk packages give consultants and traders a low-cost entry point.
- Affordable licence and visa packages
- Industrial land and warehouses
- Mainland-style licences available for UAE trade
- Fast, mostly digital processes
RAKEZ licence options
- Commercial / trading licence
- Service and consultancy licence
- Industrial licence
- E-commerce licence
- Freelance permit for eligible professionals
- Educational and media licences
Key benefits of RAKEZ Free Zone
Low cost
One of the most competitive free zones in the UAE.
Industrial strength
Land and units for manufacturing.
Mainland option
Non-free zone licences for local trade.
Fast setup
Licences often ready within days.
Flexible visas
Packages scale with your needs.
Full ownership
100% foreign-owned companies.
How the process works
Package & activity planning
We compare RAKEZ licence packages by activity, number of visas and office type, and recommend the most cost-effective option.
Application & name reservation
We prepare the RAKEZ application, reserve your company name and submit shareholder KYC documents.
Pre-approval & payment
Once the authority gives initial approval, we arrange payment of the licence, registration and facility fees.
Company documents
The authority issues the licence, certificate of incorporation, share certificates and the MOA/AOA, which are usually signed digitally.
Establishment card & visas
We open the immigration file, then handle entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID and residence visas for owners and staff.
Bank account & compliance
We introduce you to suitable banks and set you up for VAT, corporate tax and annual renewal reminders.
Documents usually required
- Passport copy of each shareholder and director (valid for at least 6 months)
- Recent passport-size photograph with a white background
- Current UAE visa or entry stamp copy (for residents and visitors in the UAE)
- Emirates ID copy (UAE residents)
- Home-country address proof (utility bill or bank statement)
- Short business profile or CV, where the free zone requests it
- Corporate shareholders: attested incorporation documents and board resolution
Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Why clients choose DocTrust
Transparent pricing
Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.
Fast turnaround
We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.
One point of contact
One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.
All 7 emirates
We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.
RAKEZ Free Zone: common questions
Is RAKEZ a good choice for startups?
Yes. Its low entry costs and flexi-desk packages make it attractive for consultants, traders and e-commerce founders.
Can RAKEZ companies trade in the UAE mainland?
RAKEZ offers non-free zone licences for businesses that want to trade within the UAE, along with standard free zone licences for international business.
Do I need to live in Ras Al Khaimah?
No. Many RAKEZ company owners live in Dubai or Sharjah. Your visa is issued through RAKEZ, but you can reside anywhere in the UAE.
Speak to a RAKEZ Free Zone specialist
Share a few details and a DocTrust consultant will reply with the right approach, a list of documents and a written quote, usually within one business day.
- +971 50 515 2636
- +971 50 501 2460
- Chat on WhatsApp
- info@doctrust.ae
- Office 03, Ground Floor, Building 1371, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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