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  • Not for crypto / Web3

    DMCC

    Virtual-asset activities need a VARA / FSRA / DIFC licence; this zone doesn't issue one.

  • Not for F&B

    Mainland

    Restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens need a mainland DED foodservice licence. Free zones don't issue these.

  • Not for clinics

    DHCC

    DHA-regulated medical/clinical activity requires Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).

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Ras Al Khaimah · Free Zone

First-party verified

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone

Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.

1d

License in

9

Visa quota

4000+

Activities

7/10

Bank score

RAKEZ hosts 40,000+ companies across 50+ industries and 100+ countries, with 19,000 new licences in 2025 alone (+44% YoY). Starting at AED 6,000, it runs a fully digital Portal 360 + UAE PASS flow, supports 4,000+ activities, and is the only channel-partner zone with a 5-minute Instant Licence plus a Dual Licence that covers free zone AND mainland under one certificate.

Starting from

Verified

AED 6,000

RAKEZ Instant Licence · 5-minute issuance · 1 year

With 1 visa~AED 10,490

Includes: Zero-Visa / Instant Licence — up to 6 activities, Portal 360 digital issuance, RAKEZ Designated Zone status

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First-party verified · channel-partner rate

Instant licence in 5 minutes · AED 6,000 starting · Saqr Port industrial hub

40,000+ companies across 50+ industries and 100+ countries — 19,000 new in 2025 (44% YoY). 4,000+ business activities, Portal 360 with UAE PASS, and the Dual Licence that lets you trade in the free zone and the mainland under one certificate. Every figure channel-partner verified.

Cheapest channel-partner licence · 5-minute issuance

AED 6,000 starting — licence in 5 minutes online

RAKEZ ties ANCFZ for the cheapest published channel-partner licence in the UAE — but with 4,000+ activities vs 1,455 and a 5-minute Instant Licence flow that no other zone matches. The Zero-Visa Package, the Instant Business Licence, and Straight-to-Business 24-hour all start at AED 6,000. Every figure below is channel-partner verified.

What does RAKEZ cost in 2026?

From AED 6,000

RAKEZ publishes 9 packages starting at AED 6,000 — the Instant Business Licence issues in 5 minutes online, Straight-to-Business in 24 hours, plus Zero-Visa, E-Commerce (with Amazon shopfront), BusinessWomen, One-Visa, SME, All-Inclusive (10 activities + 1 visa), and a 10-year Executive Office at AED 202,500. Pick the shape that matches your operation.

Cheapest RAKEZ licence

Zero-Visa

Basic — licence only, up to 6 activities

AED 6,000

Published RAKEZ rate

Up to 6 activities

Flagship

Instant Business Licence

5-minute online issuance

AED 6,000

Published RAKEZ rate

Up to 6 activities

24-hour full setup

Straight to Business 24hr

Full setup in 24 hours

AED 6,000

Published RAKEZ rate

Up to 6 activities

Includes Amazon shopfront

E-Commerce

Online retail + Amazon shopfront

AED 6,000

Published RAKEZ rate

E-commerce activities

Dedicated female-founder track

BusinessWomen

Female-founder package

AED 6,000

Published RAKEZ rate

Up to 6 activities

Cheapest 1-visa package

One-Visa

Licence + 1 visa (AED 8,900 – 11,500)

AED 8,900

Published RAKEZ rate

Activity-dependent

SME Business Setup

Small / medium enterprise package

AED 12,010

Published RAKEZ rate

SME-scoped activities

Best-value bundle

All-Inclusive

10 activities + 1 visa + coworking

AED 14,000

Published RAKEZ rate

10 activities

Premium long-term lock-in

Executive Office

10-year package, 1 visa included

AED 202,500

Published RAKEZ rate

Activity-dependent

Visas & extras

AED 3,800 starting employee visa · AED 3,750+ per additional visa

One-Visa packages run AED 8,900 AED 11,500 depending on activity. All-Inclusive bundles 10 activities + 1 visa + coworking at AED 14,000. Executive Office is a 10-year lock-in at AED 202,500 with a visa included. The Freelance Permit is AED 6,000AED 10,000, or AED 17,070 with a visa attached.

Physical workspace is optional

Zero-Visa packages need no office — industrial tenants get Al Ghail + Al Hamra + Al Hulaila

The Instant Licence and Zero-Visa routes don't require you to lease a desk — you can run the licence fully online through Portal 360. When you need physical space, RAKEZ has the largest industrial land inventory of any UAE free zone: Al Ghail at 28.2M m², Al Hamra at 12.5M m², and Al Hulaila right next to Saqr Port. Plus RAKEZ Business Zone (services), Academic Zone (education), and Media Zone (publishing).

Invoice transparency · RAKEZ

What lands on your invoice. Line by line.

Every fee, in the order it hits. No “admin” tax, no hidden markup — Formenzo's margin is the zone's channel-partner commission, not a line on your invoice.

0 visas · licence only

  • RAKEZ licenceAED 6,000
  • Gov + authority adminBundled
  • Formenzo service feeAED 0
TotalAED 6,000

1 visa · founder

  • RAKEZ licenceAED 6,000
  • Entry permit × 1AED 3,800
  • Medical + EID × 1AED 690
  • Gov + authority adminBundled
  • Formenzo service feeAED 0
TotalAED 10,490

2 visas · partners

  • RAKEZ licenceAED 6,000
  • Entry permit × 2AED 7,600
  • Medical + EID × 2AED 1,380
  • Gov + authority adminBundled
  • Formenzo service feeAED 0
TotalAED 14,980

Visa bundle uses RAKEZ-standard rates. Final visas stamped per applicant; typing-centre and translation fees are only added when they actually occur and billed at cost (usually AED 0 for English-passport applicants, AED 100–200 otherwise).

Banking reality · RAKEZ

The real bank-approval picture for a RAKEZ licence.

Channel-partner outcomes by passport bucket, over the last 90 days. “Limited” means the bank rarely approves this combo — we'll re-route you rather than waste your time.

Bank
IN / UK / PH
Low friction
PK / BD / NG
Enhanced DD
RU / IR / SY
Sanctions screen
US
FATCA disclosure
Days
WioStrongLimitedLimitedStandard5–7
Mashreq NeoBizStrongEnhanced DDEnhanced DDStandard10–14
Emirates NBDStandardEnhanced DDLimitedEnhanced DD14–21
RAKBANKStrongEnhanced DDLimitedStandard12–18

Outcomes are directional channel-partner patterns, not a guarantee for any specific applicant. “Days” = typical time from licence issuance to funded IBAN.

Banking partners

Banks that open accounts for RAKEZ companies with 90%+ approval.

🏦 RAKBANK🏦 Mashreq NeoBiz🏦 WIO🏦 Emirates NBD

Average time to IBAN

21 days

from license issuance

Formenzo setup timeline

Day-by-day what we deliver end-to-end, from signed engagement to funded IBAN.

Day 1-2

Initial approval

We file your application with the Free Zone authority.

~0 days

Day 1-1

License issued

Trade license + Establishment Card in hand. You can sign contracts.

~1 day

Day 2-12

Investor visa

Entry permit → medical → Emirates ID → stamping.

~11 days

Day 13-21

Bank account opened

Funded UAE IBAN ready to receive payments.

~9 days

RAKEZ — frequently asked questions

Quotable, answer-first, optimized for AI search (Perplexity, ChatGPT, Google AI Mode).

How much does a RAKEZ license cost in 2026?

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A Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) license costs AED 7,500 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 11,990.

How long does RAKEZ company setup take?

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RAKEZ issues the trade license in 1 business day after initial approval (0 day). A residency visa adds approximately 11 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds 9 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 21 days.

How many visas can I get with RAKEZ?

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RAKEZ default package includes 3 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is 9. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 3,800 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.

Which UAE banks open accounts for RAKEZ companies?

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RAKEZ companies primarily bank with RAKBANK, Mashreq NeoBiz, WIO, and Emirates NBD. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 20 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.

What business activities does RAKEZ allow?

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RAKEZ permits approximately 4,000 business activities. It is best suited for industrial, manufacturing, ecommerce, budget. Activities not allowed include restaurant, retail physical dubai — these require a UAE Mainland license.

Can I form a RAKEZ company without visiting the UAE?

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Yes — RAKEZ 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 RAKEZ eligible for 0% UAE Corporate Tax?

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

Why choose RAKEZ over other UAE Free Zones?

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Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.. Zero-Visa / Instant Business Licence from AED 6,000. 5-minute Instant Licence — fastest UAE issuance. Banking score: 7/10. Setup speed: 1 days. Starting cost: AED 7,500. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare RAKEZ against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.

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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — 2026 Pricing, Visa Quota, Banking | Formenzo