Company formation in RAKEZ
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) is the UAE's cost-efficient industrial and trading hub — a strong fit for manufacturing, warehousing, light industry and price-sensitive service companies that still want a full UAE licence and residence visas.
Ask about a RAKEZ setup
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Who RAKEZ suits
RAKEZ combines some of the lowest licence costs in the UAE with real industrial infrastructure: warehouses, land plots and labour accommodation. It suits manufacturers, distributors with physical stock, and founders who want a legitimate UAE company and visas without Dubai-level overheads. Clients who need a Dubai address for client-facing reasons usually choose IFZA or DMCC instead.
RAKEZ at a glance
Indicative figures based on recent TCC mandates. Confirmed for your case in consultation.
| First-year budget | from AED 12,500 (licence, authority fees and TCC fee) |
|---|---|
| Licence types | Commercial, service, industrial, educational and media |
| Ownership | 100% foreign ownership |
| Facilities | Flexi-desk, offices, warehouses and land plots inside the zone |
| Visa quota | Scales with the facility — from small packages to industrial workforce quotas |
| Annual renewal | from AED 11,000 depending on licence and facility |
| Location | Ras Al Khaimah, roughly an hour from Dubai |
All amounts are indicative ranges in AED. Authority charges and facility rents change — final figures are confirmed with the authority before you commit.
Typical RAKEZ activities
Where this zone consistently works well.
- Light manufacturing and assembly
- Warehousing, logistics and distribution
- Building materials, packaging and industrial supply
- General trading with physical stock
- Consultancy and service companies on a lean budget
- Media and educational activities
RAKEZ or a Dubai zone?
RAKEZ costs less and is the only sensible option when you need warehouse or industrial space at a realistic rent. The trade-off is the address: some clients and a few banks weigh a Dubai registration more favourably, and the physical distance matters if your team meets clients in Dubai daily. Many groups run both — a RAKEZ operating entity and a Dubai presence.
What TCC handles
- Licence and facility selection matched to your operations
- Name reservation, application filing and authority liaison
- Corporate documents and shareholder structuring
- Warehouse, office or flexi-desk arrangement inside the zone
- Establishment card, residence visas and Emirates ID coordination
- Corporate Tax and VAT registration where required
- Bank account preparation and introductions
Estimate your setup budget
Build an indicative first-year and renewal budget in two minutes — jurisdiction, visas, workspace and support included.
RAKEZ — frequently asked questions
Indicatively from AED 12,500 in the first year for a standard licence with our fee included. Industrial licences with warehouse space cost more and are quoted against the facility you need.
Yes. A RAKEZ residence visa is a UAE residence visa; where you live is your choice. Many clients hold a RAKEZ licence and live in Dubai.
Yes — warehouses, land plots and industrial facilities are available inside the zone, which is the main reason clients choose it over Dubai zones.
Yes, subject to the bank's own compliance review. We prepare the documentation and business rationale and introduce you to banks that work with your profile.
It is, and it is usually cheaper than Dubai alternatives. If your clients are UAE corporates who care about a Dubai address, weigh that against the saving.
Ras Al Khaimah is roughly an hour's drive from Dubai, depending on traffic and the exact location.
Discuss your requirement with a senior adviser
A short call is usually enough to establish the right route and what it will involve.