Flexible, affordable, and strategic business opportunities in the heart of the UAE.
Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone, officially known as the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), is a government-established business hub in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. It was created to attract international investors, entrepreneurs, and industries by providing a tax-free, cost-efficient, and globally connected environment for company formation.
Founded in 2000, RAKEZ has developed into one of the UAE’s fastest-growing and most affordable free zones, hosting more than 18,000 companies from over 100 countries. It caters to a wide range of businesses—from freelancers and startups to SMEs and multinational corporations.
The first step is to clearly identify the nature of your business activity, as this determines the license you need. RAKEZ offers commercial, service, industrial, and educational licenses. Selecting the correct license ensures compliance and clarity on permitted activities.
You can set up a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) for a single shareholder, a Free Zone Company (FZC) for multiple shareholders, or a Branch Office of an existing company. The choice depends on ownership needs and business plans.
Every business must have a unique trade name that follows UAE regulations. Once approved, it becomes your company’s legal identity for all official purposes.
Submit your setup application along with required documents such as passport copies, photographs, a business plan (if applicable), and incorporation papers for branch offices.
RAKEZ evaluates your application and issues initial approval if everything complies with regulations, confirming eligibility to proceed.
Secure a facility within RAKEZ such as flexi-desks, offices, warehouses, or industrial land depending on your license and business scale.
Finalize your facility and sign the lease agreement with RAKEZ, while paying setup fees covering license, registration, and rental charges.
RAKEZ issues your official license, certificate of incorporation, and related documents, authorizing you to start operations.
Once incorporated, apply for visas for yourself, employees, and dependents through RAKEZ’s immigration services. The quota depends on office size and package.
RAKEZ allows foreign investors to fully own their company and assets, with no local sponsor required. This ensures decision-making control and global investor confidence.
Companies can transfer profits and capital abroad freely, simplifying cash flow, dividend distribution, and global financial planning.
Qualifying free-zone entities can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, creating highly tax-efficient structures with compliance support.
Direct access to ports, airports, and highways enables efficient regional and international trade, re-exports, and logistics operations.
Flexible desk, office, and SME packages make it affordable for startups and SMEs to set up and scale without heavy upfront costs.
RAKEZ supports trading, services, manufacturing, education, logistics, and more, letting investors consolidate multiple activities under one zone.
From flexi-desks to warehouses and custom-built facilities, RAKEZ offers scalable infrastructure with on-site services for fast operations.
Integrated visa and immigration services make it easier for businesses to relocate staff and secure investor pathways quickly.
Applications, facility selection, and license issuance can be completed in days or weeks, enabling rapid market entry.
RAKEZ provides banking, legal, customs, and networking support, helping companies focus on growth instead of admin work.
Activities: Trading, Services, Manufacturing, Logistics, Education, E-commerce, Media, and Industrial activities.
Why Popular: The largest and most versatile free zone in RAK, offering affordable packages, a wide range of licenses, and modern infrastructure including offices, warehouses, and industrial land.
Activities: Shipping, Maritime services, Port-based industries, Marine logistics, Warehousing, and Vessel-related businesses.
Why Popular: Strategically located near Saqr Port, ideal for companies engaged in international shipping, logistics, and marine industries.
Activities: Offshore company formation, Holding companies, Asset protection, International trading (non-local), and Wealth management.
Why Popular: Specializes in offshore structures allowing global entrepreneurs to set up holding or investment companies with confidentiality and tax benefits.
Activities: Media, Advertising, Marketing, Production, Design, and Creative industries.
Why Popular: Designed for media and creative professionals, offering cost-effective packages and quick licensing for freelancers and SMEs.