How much does RAKEZ cost with no visa in 2026?
RAKEZ costs AED 6,000 all-in in 2026 for a licence with no residence visa — the authority fee plus Formenzo's flat setup service, confirmed in writing before payment.
| RAKEZ package | Published scenario |
|---|---|
| a licence only (0 visas) | AED 6,000 |
| 1 residence visa | AED 14,000 |
| 2 residence visas | AED 18,000 |
| 3 residence visas | AED 22,000 |
What the AED 6,000 package covers
AED 6,000 buys the RAKEZ trade licence, all government and authority charges, and Formenzo's setup service, with no visa block attached. It is the cheapest way into the zone: the same company with one residence visa is AED 14,000, so deferring the visa keeps AED 8,000 out of your formation budget. The RAKEZ full guide breaks the zone down in detail.
Who picks this option
Licence-only RAKEZ suits founders who do not need new UAE residency: an owner living abroad who wants a Ras Al Khaimah entity for international invoicing, a trader already sponsored by an employer or spouse, or an e-commerce seller testing the UAE market before committing anyone to relocation.
Two things founders ask
Can a licence-only company open a UAE bank account? It can, though most banks prefer at least one signatory with UAE residency; without it, expect more compliance questions and a shorter list of willing banks.
Do I have to travel to the UAE to form it? There is no medical test or Emirates ID appointment in this package, since those steps belong to the visa process — they only arise once you add a visa.
Source: Formenzo’s published 2026 scenario dataset (CC-BY 4.0) · scenarios compare the selected licence and visa count. Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review — before payment. Compare all 9 zones.
- SRTIP or RAKEZ — which is cheaper with 1 visa in 2026?
- SPC Free Zone or RAKEZ — which is cheaper with 1 visa in 2026?
- RAKEZ or Meydan Free Zone — which is cheaper with 1 visa in 2026?
- RAKEZ or Masdar City Free Zone — which is cheaper with 1 visa in 2026?
- RAKEZ or IFZA — which is cheaper with 1 visa in 2026?
- Fujairah Creative City or RAKEZ — which is cheaper with 1 visa in 2026?