RAK Free Zone Company Setup
The most cost-efficient free zone in UAE
ADVANTAGES OF BUSINESS SETUP IN RAK FREE TRADE ZONE:
- No corporate and personal income tax
- 100% ownership & profit repatriation
- No capital requirement (ex. General trading and Industrial)
- Owner’s presence is not required
- Annual audit is not required
- Warehouses
- Industrial land
DOCUMENTS FOR RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE SETUP
FOR INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDER
- Passport
- Latest utility bill as address proof
- Passport size photo
- UAE entry stamp is required (if applying for a visa eligible package)
TYPES OF LICENSE
- Commercial
- Individual/Professional
- Consultancy/Services
- Educational
- Tourism
- Media
- E-commerce
- General Trading
- Industrial
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LICENSE TYPES AVAILABLE IN RAK FTZ
Trading and General trading licenses
Trading licences allow you to import and export goods to/from UAE. You can import your products and sell them to other UAE companies who will be appointed as your Agents or Distributors.
Standard trading license can contain up to 2 different categories of products, for example: “Foodstuff”, “Cosmetics” and “Building materials”.
General trading license allows you to import/export any categories of products without restrictions.
Standard trading license can contain up to 2 different categories of products, for example: “Foodstuff”, “Cosmetics” and “Building materials”.
General trading license allows you to import/export any categories of products without restrictions.
Professional licenses
You can carry out various professional services such as consultancy, design, IT development and many others. RAK Free Zone has the largest activity list and you can be sure that you will find a suitable business activity for your company.
Industrial license
An Industrial License allows you to import raw materials, carry out the manufacturing of specified products and export the finished product. RAK Free Zone provides land and warehouses for rent and unlike many other Free Zones, it always has available warehouses for you! Sizes start from 205 sq meters.
ABOUT RAS AL KHAIMAH FREE ZONE

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is one of the oldest and most well-known free zones in UAE. It is located in northern part of the country, within 50 minutes drive from Dubai. The Free Zone was established in 2000. Today it is a hub for almost 8 000 companies.
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has its own sea port and airport, which provide fast and convenient logistics.
Facilities available in the Free Zone include flexi-offices (minimum obligatory office requirement), executive offices, shell and core offices, warehouses and land.
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has its own sea port and airport, which provide fast and convenient logistics.
Facilities available in the Free Zone include flexi-offices (minimum obligatory office requirement), executive offices, shell and core offices, warehouses and land.
Our advantages of registering a company in the UAE
1
EXPERIENCE
in company registration for more than 8 years in the UAE
2
OUR COMPANY has been ON THE MARKET
since 2015
3
the OFFICE IS IN DUBAI
so we work without intermediaries
4
THE COMPANY IS A LICENSED REGISTRAR
5
ALWAYS REPLY TO EMAILS
within a couple of hours
6
FAST COMPANY REGISTRATION
7
SET UP FOR LONG-TERM WORK WITH EVERY CLIENT
8
ALWAYS GET OUR WORK DONE
If the client was refused to open an account in one bank, we apply to another bank for free
9
WE GUARANTEE THE PRIVACY OF INFORMATION
10
VIP SERVICE
and individual approach to each client
LICENSE TYPES AVAILABLE IN RAK FTZ
Company cost depends on facilities and visa eligibility. All prices include preapproval fees, PO box rental fees and virtual office fees.
In case more than one shareholder freezone charge additinal fee.
Facilities
Features
- Furnished and semi-enclosed workstations or office
- Shared computers, or use your laptop
Incentives
- Advanced IT/telecommunications infrastructure
- Dedicated phone number and email address and shared fax
- Fax and mail handling services
Location
- RAK FTZ Business Park
Activities that can be registered in the RAK FTZ
The cost of starting a company in RAKEZ FREE ZONE
COMMERCIAL LICENSE COSTS IN RAKEZ FREE ZONE:
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL COST |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | no visa | AED 17,850 $4,900 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 1 visa | AED 30,500 $8,350 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 2 visas | AED 38,600 $10,550 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 3 visas | AED 47,500 $13,000 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 4 visas | AED 53,600 $14,650 |
SERVICE LICENSE COSTS IN RAKEZ FREE ZONE
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL COST |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | no visa | AED 17,850 $4,900 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 1 visa | AED 30,500 $8,350 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 2 visas | AED 38,600 $10,550 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 3 visas | AED 47,500 $13,000 |
Trading license - Flexi Desk | 4 visas | AED 53,600 $14,650 |
GENERAL TRADING LICENSE COSTS IN RAKEZ FREE ZONE
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL COST |
General Trading - Flexi Desk | no visa | AED 32,100 $8,800 |
General Trading - Flexi Desk | 1 visa | AED 40,400 $11,050 |
General Trading - Flexi Desk | 2 visas | AED 46,800 $12,800 |
General Trading - Flexi Desk | 3 visas | AED 52,500 $14,350 |
General Trading - Flexi Desk | 4 visas | AED 58,500 $16,000 |
E-COMMERCE LICENSE COSTS IN RAKEZ FREE ZONE
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL COST |
E-commerce - Flexi Desk | no visa | AED 21,800 $6,000 |
E-commerce - Flexi Desk | 1 visa | AED 34,500 $9,400 |
E-commerce - Flexi Desk | 2 visas | AED 42,700 $11,700 |
E-commerce - Flexi Desk | 3 visas | AED 51,500 $14,070 |
E-commerce - Flexi Desk | 4 visas | AED 57,600 $15,750 |
UAE RESIDENCY VISA
Investor and employment visas
You can open as many resident visas as your company package allows. If your company is eligible for 2 visas, it means you can open only 2 visas including the owners and employees, for example 1 investor visa + 1 employment visa.
Family visas
Any UAE resident who has Investor or Employment visa can open visas for his dependents such as wife, children or parents. Documents required for family visas are the certificates which prove your relation (marriage and birth certificates). They have to be attested in UAE Embassy in the country of origin. In order to apply for family visa, you need to have official tenancy contract with EJARI (government attestation). If you open visas for parents, in should be minimum 2 bedroom apartment.
FAQ ABOUT RAK COMPANY FORMATION

What is PROS and CONS for RAK Free Zone company setup?
RAK Free Trade Zone is the most cost efficient freezone in UAE (Virtual Office services included), no capital requirement (ex. General trading and Industrial), owner’s presence is not required (business consultants can represent your interests), annual audit is not required. But there is UAE entry stamp is required (if applying for a RAK Free Zone visa) and official company address will be in Ras Al Khaimah.

Do I need to visit UAE to register a company in Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone?
You do not need to visit UAE to open a company in RAK Free Trade Zone, but if you want to apply for a visa eligible company, you need to have previous UAE entry stamps.

Where can I carry out my business?
You can carry out your business in RAK FTZ and worldwide. You can have customers from any Emirate.

How long does registration take?
It usually takes 1-2 business days.

Can I have an office in Dubai?
You can have an official office space only in Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone, but you can use any Dubai business center, which can provide virtual office services, and even rent a small space there.

What LICENSE TYPES are available in RAK FTZ?
Trading and General trading licenses (import and export goods to/from UAE). Professional licenses (consultancy, design, IT development and many others). Industrial license (import raw materials, carry out the manufacturing of specified products and export the finished product).

What is included into your service?
Our setup package includes: company registration in Ras Al Khaimah FTZ, establishment (immigration) card processing and owner’s visa processing including support with Medical checkup and Emirates ID application. As well as support service in corporate and personal bank account opening.

Can I open bank account in RAK Free Zone?
Yes, of course. You will be able to open company account after you receive the license. You can also open a resident’s bank account after you get your visa in RAK FTZ.

Is audit required at the time of company renewal?
No, it is not required.

How many visas can I get in my company?
Depending on the chosen license and office space.