Ras Al Khaimah · Free Zone
First-party verifiedInnovation City
RAK's tech-first free zone — Web3, AI, gaming, robotics. Packages from AED 6,600.
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Visa quota
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Activities
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Innovation City (formerly RAK DAO, rebranded 2025) is Ras Al Khaimah's premium innovation and technology-focused free zone. 4 all-inclusive packages — Idea (AED 6,600, 0 visa), Seed (AED 13,200, 1 visa), Startup (AED 15,400, up to 4 visas), Growth (AED 22,550, dedicated desk). DAO-friendly legal framework, on-chain licensing, Tabby 4x installments, simultaneous bank-account opening with CBI / Amina Bank. 45 minutes from Dubai.
Starting from
VerifiedAED 6,600
Innovation City Idea Package · 0 visas · 1 year
Includes: Trade licence, 10 activities, shared desk at Innovation HQ, event access
Source: innovationcity.com/packages (verified 17 April 2026)
RAK's tech-first free zone — built for Web3, AI, gaming, robotics
4 all-inclusive packages from AED 6,600. DAO-friendly on-chain licensing, Tabby 4x installments, simultaneous bank-account opening with CBI + Amina Bank. Operates outside VARA — no NOC required.
What does Innovation City cost in 2026?
Innovation City publishes 4 all-inclusive packages starting from AED 6,600 — every package covers licence + desk + activities + Innovation HQ amenities. Tabby 4x means you can split any price into 4 interest-free payments.
Idea
AED 6,600
or AED 1,650 × 4 with Tabby (0% interest)
0 visas included · up to 0 max
- ✓Multiple shareholders
- ✓10 std/custom
- ✓Shared desk at Innovation HQ
- ✓Unlimited refreshments
- ✓Event space · Access
- ✓Content creator studio · Access
Seed
AED 13,200
or AED 3,300 × 4 with Tabby (0% interest)
1 visa included · up to 1 max
- ✓1 shareholder
- ✓1 custom/premium
- ✓Shared desk at Innovation HQ
- ✓Unlimited refreshments
- ✓Event space · Access
- ✓Content creator studio · Access
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Startup
AED 15,400
or AED 3,850 × 4 with Tabby (0% interest)
1 visa included · up to 4 max
- ✓Multiple shareholders
- ✓10 std/custom
- ✓Shared desk at Innovation HQ
- ✓Unlimited refreshments
- ✓Event space · Unlimited
- ✓Content creator studio · Unlimited
Growth
AED 22,550
or AED 5,638 × 4 with Tabby (0% interest)
1 visa included · up to 4 max
- ✓Multiple shareholders
- ✓10 std/custom
- ✓Dedicated desk at Innovation HQ
- ✓Unlimited refreshments
- ✓Event space · Unlimited
- ✓Content creator studio · Unlimited
What's included in the Innovation City package?
Every package already bundles licence, activities, Innovation HQ desk, and ecosystem access — and Innovation City adds a multi-year discount on top. Pay upfront for 2, 3, 5, or 10 years and unlock discounts. 10-year Growth saves AED 56,375 vs annual renewal.
| Package | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
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| Idea | AED 6,600 | AED 11,880 | AED 16,830 | AED 28,050 | AED 56,100 |
| Seed | AED 13,200 | AED 25,080 | AED 35,640 | AED 56,100 | AED 99,000 |
| Startup | AED 15,400 | AED 29,260 | AED 41,580 | AED 65,450 | AED 115,500 |
| Growth | AED 22,550 | AED 42,845 | AED 60,885 | AED 95,838 | AED 169,125 |
Does Innovation City charge Formenzo a service fee?
No — Formenzo is an Innovation City channel-partner, so Innovation City pays Formenzo (not you) and the Innovation HQ amenities below are already bundled in every package. Every package includes access to Innovation HQ at Ras Al Khaimah — 45 minutes from Dubai.
Shared Desk
Included in Idea, Seed, and Startup packages
Dedicated Desk
Included in Growth package
Unlimited Refreshments
Available to all package holders at Innovation HQ
Event Space
Access (Idea/Seed) or Unlimited (Startup/Growth)
Content Creator Studio
Access (Idea/Seed) or Unlimited (Startup/Growth)
Premium Office Space
Upgradeable extra – contact Innovation City
Banking partners
Banks that open accounts for Innovation City companies with 90%+ approval.
Average time to IBAN
10 days
from license issuance
Formenzo setup timeline
Day-by-day what we deliver end-to-end, from signed engagement to funded IBAN.
Initial approval
We file your application with the Free Zone authority.
~2 days
License issued
Trade license + Establishment Card in hand. You can sign contracts.
~3 days
Investor visa
Entry permit → medical → Emirates ID → stamping.
~10 days
Bank account opened
Funded UAE IBAN ready to receive payments.
~-5 days
Innovation City — frequently asked questions
Quotable, answer-first, optimized for AI search (Perplexity, ChatGPT, Google AI Mode).
How much does a Innovation City license cost in 2026?
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A Innovation City (Innovation City) license costs AED 6,600 all-in for the zero-visa package in 2026 — that includes government license fee, Establishment Card, and Formenzo's all-inclusive service fee. Add one investor visa (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping) and the total becomes AED 13,200.
How long does Innovation City company setup take?
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Innovation City issues the trade license in 5 business days after initial approval (2 days). A residency visa adds approximately 10 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds -5 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 10 days.
How many visas can I get with Innovation City?
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Innovation City default package includes 0 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is 4. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 6,600 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.
Which UAE banks open accounts for Innovation City companies?
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Innovation City companies primarily bank with CBI, Amina Bank, WIO, and Mashreq NeoBiz. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 5 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.
What business activities does Innovation City allow?
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Innovation City permits approximately 1,450 business activities. It is best suited for crypto, fintech, it services, saas. Activities not allowed include restaurant, retail physical, construction — these require a UAE Mainland license.
Can I form a Innovation City company without visiting the UAE?
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Yes — Innovation City formation is fully remote through Formenzo. We handle document collection, trade name reservation, MOA drafting, and submission without a UAE visit. You only come to the UAE for one day to complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics — and only if you want a residency visa. The trade license itself can be issued with zero travel.
Is Innovation City eligible for 0% UAE Corporate Tax?
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Yes. Innovation City is a recognized UAE Free Zone, so companies qualifying as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can maintain a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% above AED 375,000. Innovation City companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo handles this filing.
Why choose Innovation City over other UAE Free Zones?
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RAK's tech-first free zone — Web3, AI, gaming, robotics. Packages from AED 6,600.. 4 all-inclusive packages from AED 6,600. 1,450 standard activities + 105 premium (AED 2,399 each). Banking score: 7/10. Setup speed: 5 days. Starting cost: AED 6,600. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare Innovation City against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.
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