RAKEZ from AED 6,000 for the published zero-visa scenario — one of the UAE's largest zones, strong for trading, industrial and warehousing. How it compares and who it suits.
The main free zone in Ras Al Khaimah is RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone), from AED 6,000 for the published zero-visa scenario — one of the UAE's largest and best-known economic zones, especially strong for trading, industrial and manufacturing businesses that need affordable warehousing and facilities. RAK sits in the cheaper half of the UAE, well below Dubai's free zones.
RAKEZ — the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — is the main free zone in Ras Al Khaimah and one of the largest in the UAE, home to tens of thousands of companies across 50+ sectors. As a free-zone authority it issues trade licences, sponsors UAE residence visas, and gives 100% foreign ownership and 0% personal income tax. If you are searching for the "RAK free zone" or the "RAK economic zone", that is RAKEZ — published licence scenarios start at AED 6,000, and it is uniquely strong where you need warehouses, land or light-industrial facilities at a fraction of Dubai's cost. (Note: RAKEZ is the operating free zone; RAK ICC is a separate offshore registry — covered below.)
| Free zone | Emirate | From (0 visas) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajman NuVentures Centre | Ajman | AED 4,888 | Lowest cost, services & online |
| SPC Free Zone | Sharjah | AED 5,750 | Flexible all-rounder |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | AED 6,000 | Trading, industrial, warehousing |
| IFZA | Dubai | AED 12,900 | Dubai address |
Published scenario prices (2026). RAKEZ is mid-priced but uniquely strong for businesses needing physical space.
RAKEZ stands out for industrial and trading businesses: it offers warehouses, land and facilities at lower costs than Dubai, alongside standard commercial and professional licences. If you import, manufacture, warehouse or run general trading, RAK's facility pricing is a genuine advantage. For a service or online business, RAKEZ works too, though Ajman or Sharjah may be cheaper. See the full per-visa breakdown on the RAKEZ cost page.
Ras Al Khaimah is also home to RAK ICC, a well-known offshore registry — but an offshore company is a different product: it's for holding and international structuring, with no residence visa and no right to trade inside the UAE. If you want to live or operate in the UAE, you need the RAKEZ free-zone licence, not offshore. We explain the difference in free zone vs offshore.
Choose RAK if you need affordable warehousing, light industrial space or a trading base, or you want a recognised mid-priced zone with room to grow physically. For the absolute lowest licence cost on a service business, compare Ajman (AED 4,888); for a Dubai address, see the cheapest Dubai zones. The licence is valid UAE-wide regardless.
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The main and most accessible free zone in Ras Al Khaimah is RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) from AED 6,000 for the published zero-visa scenario. It's one of the UAE's largest zones and is especially strong for trading, industrial and warehousing businesses.
A RAK free-zone company starts from AED 6,000 for RAKEZ’s published zero-visa scenario. A first residence visa adds roughly AED 4,700–11,950. Industrial and warehousing facilities are priced on top, but RAK's facility costs are lower than Dubai's.
Yes. RAKEZ is one of the UAE's strongest zones for trading, manufacturing and industrial activity, offering warehouses, land and facilities at lower cost than Dubai. It also handles standard commercial and professional licences.
RAKEZ is a free-zone authority that issues trade licences, sponsors residence visas and lets you operate in the UAE. RAK ICC is an offshore registry for holding companies and international structuring — no residence visa and no right to trade inside the UAE. Most founders need RAKEZ, not RAK ICC.
Yes. RAKEZ starts at AED 6,000 for the published zero-visa scenario versus around AED 12,500 for the cheapest Dubai free zone — less than half. A RAK licence is valid UAE-wide, so unless you need a Dubai address, RAK is far cheaper, especially if you need warehousing.
