Ras Al Khaimah · from AED 6,000

RAKEZ free zone company setup

RAKEZ — the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — is a cost-conscious option for SMEs, freelancers, traders and industrial businesses. Compare its location, activities and facilities through our wider guide to choosing a UAE free zone before deciding on headline price alone.

Business and industrial options

RAKEZ is more than a low-cost licence

RAKEZ operates business and industrial facilities in Ras Al Khaimah. That makes it relevant both to lean service companies and to businesses that may need a warehouse, land or manufacturing space. Put it on the shortlist if you are:

  • Cost-conscious: you want a real UAE license 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 licenses are cost-effective here.

Location should follow the operating model. If customers or procurement rules make a Dubai address useful, compare Meydan and IFZA. If cost, warehouse access or industrial facilities matter more, RAKEZ may be the better operational fit.

What changes when premises matter

We align the licence with the facility and immigration requirements:

  • Activity selection and trade-name reservation with RAKEZ
  • License 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

Licence, facility and visa sequence

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

Itemised proposal

Our fee, RAKEZ fees and the known Year-2 renewal items are shown separately.

3

License issued

Name reservation, application and your RAKEZ license 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

Compare RAKEZ by operating need

A headline licence price is only one line. Compare facility type, visas, location and renewal terms through our free-zones guide.

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

Questions specific to a RAKEZ company

How much does a RAKEZ company cost?
RAKEZ is one of the most cost-effective free zones in the UAE, with licenses 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 license 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 licenses, 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 license 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 license 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.

Price the RAKEZ route you will actually use

Tell us the activity, facility and visa requirements. We will compare the suitable RAKEZ package with Dubai alternatives and show the setup and renewal items clearly.

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