RAK Media City

A RAK Media City (RAK Media City) license costs AED 11,800 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 15,990.

RAK Media City issues the trade license in 7 business days after initial approval (2 days). A residency visa adds approximately 8 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds 10 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 25 days.

RAK Media City default package includes 3 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is 6. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 3,500 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.

RAK Media City companies primarily bank with RAKBANK, Mashreq NeoBiz, WIO. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 18 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.

RAK Media City permits approximately 200 business activities. It is best suited for media, marketing, content creator. Activities not allowed include restaurant, retail physical, industrial — these require a UAE Mainland license.

Yes — RAK Media 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.

Yes. RAK Media 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. RAK Media City companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo handles this filing.

Budget media and advertising license — RAK alternative to DMC. Budget media license from AED 7,500/yr. Advertising, publishing, and digital media. Banking score: 5/10. Setup speed: 7 days. Starting cost: AED 11,800. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare RAK Media City against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.