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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is one of the UAE’s leading economic zones, offering a business-friendly environment for startups, SMEs, manufacturers, traders, service providers, and multinational companies. Strategically located in Ras Al Khaimah, RAKEZ provides businesses with access to local and international markets, supported by modern infrastructure and a range of business setup solutions.
RAKEZ offers mainland and free zone licenses, allowing businesses to select a structure suited to their operational requirements. Its facilities include industrial plots, warehouses, offices, and business centres, making it suitable for companies across sectors such as manufacturing, trading, logistics, services, e-commerce, and media.
The economic zone provides a comprehensive range of services. Its flexible packages and cost-effective setup options make RAKEZ an attractive choice for entrepreneurs and established businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations in the UAE.
100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax for qualifying activities, and world-class facilities designed to grow your business.
RAKEZ is strategically located in Ras Al Khaimah, providing convenient access to major UAE markets, ports, airports and regional markets.
Offices, warehouses, and industrial spaces tailored to your needs. This is particularly beneficial for companies that may need to scale their operations over time.
Commercial, service, industrial, and e-commerce licenses available enabling businesses across different sectors to establish operations under an appropriate licence.
Secure visas for business owners and their families. This allows business owners and employees to legally reside and work in the UAE.
RAKEZ offers competitive business setup and renewal packages, with different options depending on the licence, facility and visa requirements.
This license is intended for businesses involved in trading multiple goods and services, including import, export, distribution, wholesale and other commercial activities. It is available in both the Free Zone and Non-Free Zone.
This license is intended for manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging, importing raw materials and exporting finished products. It is available in both the Free Zone and Non-Free Zone.
This license is intended for companies providing services or consultancy activities across various industries. Examples can include management consultancy, accounting-related services, HR, marketing and other business services. The Service License is available in the Free Zone.
RAKEZ offers a Freelancer Permit for individuals working independently in specified fields, particularly media, education, IT and analyst-related professions. The permit allows the individual to operate as a sole practitioner in their own name rather than necessarily establishing a conventional company.
The first step is to identify the exact business activity or activities that the company intends to undertake. RAKEZ offers a wide range of activities. The selected activities determine the appropriate licence type and any additional approvals that may be required. Establish a Free Zone entity, Non-Free Zone entity or Branch of an existing company.
Based on the proposed activities, the appropriate licence is selected, such as Commercial, General Trading, Industrial, Service, Professional, E-Commerce, Educational or Media. The licence should correspond to the actual activities. The applicant then selects the required physical facility based on the nature and scale of the business. RAKEZ provides options including flexi facilities, offices, warehouses and land for development.
The proposed company name is submitted to RAKEZ for reservation and approval, subject to the applicable UAE naming requirements. Typical documents include passport copies, UAE visa/entry-stamp details where applicable, UBO declaration and, where applicable, an NOC from the existing UAE sponsor. Corporate shareholders require additional corporate documents such as the trade licence, incorporation documents, MOA/AOA and board/shareholder resolutions.
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