Ras Al Khaimah · from AED 6,000

RAKEZ free zone company setup

RAKEZ — the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — is one of the most cost-effective ways to hold a UAE company. You get the same 100% ownership and 0% personal tax as a Dubai zone, from around AED 6,000. It's a genuine favourite for SMEs, freelancers, traders and industrial businesses that want the UAE without the Dubai price tag.

Is RAKEZ right for you?

When RAKEZ is the smart pick

RAKEZ is a large economic zone in Ras Al Khaimah, about an hour up the coast from Dubai. It runs business, industrial and academic parks under one authority, which is why it suits such a wide range of companies. It's usually the right choice if you're:

  • Cost-conscious — you want a real UAE licence for the lowest sensible price, especially a zero-visa holding structure.
  • An SME or freelancer — consultants, traders and small service businesses that don't need a Dubai address.
  • Industrial or manufacturing — RAKEZ offers warehouses and land, which most Dubai zones can't match affordably.
  • A trading company — general trading and import/export licences are cost-effective here.

Need a Dubai address instead? If your brand benefits from a Dubai licence, compare Meydan and IFZA from around AED 12,500. If not, RAKEZ gives you the same ownership and tax benefits for less. We'll tell you honestly which one earns its cost.

What's included in a Kinzaad RAKEZ setup

The whole setup handled by one team:

  • Activity selection and trade-name reservation with RAKEZ
  • Licence issuance and your RAKEZ company documents
  • Flexi-desk, office, warehouse or land to match your needs
  • Establishment card and residence visas where you need them
  • Corporate bank account introduction and application support
  • Corporate tax and VAT registration where required

The process, step by step

1

Free consultation

We confirm your activity and whether a zero-visa or multi-visa RAKEZ package is the most cost-effective fit for you.

2

Fixed-fee proposal

An itemised quote — our fee and RAKEZ government fees separately, plus the Year-2 renewal cost. No surprises.

3

Licence issued

Name reservation, application and your RAKEZ licence and company documents — most of it handled remotely.

4

Visas & bank

Establishment card and any residence visas, then your corporate bank account application.

How RAKEZ compares

RAKEZ next to the popular Dubai zones

The short version — see the full picture on our free zones hub.

ZoneEmirateFromBest for
RAKEZRas Al KhaimahAED 6,000SMEs, industrial, trading
MeydanDubaiAED 12,500Startups, freelancers, e-commerce
IFZADubaiAED 12,900Consulting, trading, services
DMCCDubaiAED 35,000Commodities, crypto, trading
Answers

RAKEZ setup — common questions

How much does a RAKEZ company cost?
RAKEZ is one of the most cost-effective free zones in the UAE, with licences from around AED 6,000. A zero-visa package is the cheapest; adding visas and an office raises the cost. You get a fixed, itemised quote with government fees shown separately — and the renewal cost told to you up front.
Where is RAKEZ located?
RAKEZ — the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — is in Ras Al Khaimah, about an hour from Dubai. It's a large economic zone with business, industrial and academic parks, and it issues a full UAE trade licence at a lower cost than Dubai zones.
Is RAKEZ good for small businesses and industrial activities?
Yes. RAKEZ is a strong pick for SMEs, freelancers, trading companies and industrial or manufacturing businesses. It offers warehouses and land for industrial use as well as low-cost service and commercial licences, so it scales from a solo consultant to a factory.
Can I set up a RAKEZ company without a visa?
Yes. RAKEZ offers zero-visa packages that give you a licence and company without any residence visa — the cheapest way to hold a UAE company. You can also choose multi-visa packages when you need residency for yourself and your team.
Does a RAKEZ company give me UAE residency?
If you choose a package with a visa allocation, yes — a RAKEZ licence lets you apply for a UAE residence visa for yourself and eligible staff. Each residence visa costs roughly AED 3,000 to 5,000 including medical and Emirates ID.

Start your RAKEZ company

Book a free consultation and we'll confirm the most cost-effective RAKEZ package for you, then hand you a fixed-fee quote the same day — renewal cost included, no surprises.

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