RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) cost in 2026 — the Published scenario
published comparison scenario RAKEZ pricing for 2026 — the licence, our setup service and your residence-visa block, confirmed in writing.
RAKEZ company formation costs from AED 6,000 (published scenario) in 2026 (RAK Economic Zone, Ras Al Khaimah), including the licence, registration and our setup service. A 1-visa package is AED 14,000. RAKEZ offers up to 4 residence visas across 5 packages, and is well suited to trading, light industrial. Each figure below is a published comparison scenario. Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
RAKEZ price by number of visas
The published scenario cost depends mainly on how many residence visas you need. These are real RAKEZ package prices (1-year licence). Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
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How visas are priced: the table shows the published comparison scenario RAKEZ price for each residence-visa count — the licence plus the immigration establishment and per-visa costs (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID & stamping), Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
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What's included in the RAKEZ Published scenario?
- ✓ Government / authority licence + registration fee
- ✓ Formenzo setup service — filing, trade-name check & bank-account introduction (scope confirmed in writing)
- ✓ Your residence-visa block (Emirates ID, medical & stamping per visa)
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership · 0% personal income tax
- ✓ Estimate shows its confirmed validity date after review — no sales calls, ever
Why set up in RAKEZ?
A 100%-owned UAE company with real, published scenario pricing — here’s what comes with your RAKEZ licence.
Popular business activities at RAKEZ
RAKEZ licenses a broad range of activities. These are the categories founders most often choose it for — the ones marked Popular are where RAKEZ is especially established.
- 🛒General & specialised tradingPopular
- 🏭Industrial & light manufacturingPopular
- 📦E-commerce & online retail
- 🧾Professional & business services
- 💼Consulting & advisory
- 🎬Media, marketing & creative
- 🎓Education & training
- 🚚Logistics & warehousing
Don’t see your activity? This is a representative shortlist, not the full official list — RAKEZ permits many more specific activities. We check your exact activity against the zone’s approved list free, before you pay anything.
Set up your RAKEZ company the honest way
- ✓ Published comparison scenarios up front — clear assumptions before review
- ✓ Nine selected UAE free zones compared side by side
- ✓ Track everything in your secure online portal
- ✓ No sales-call requirement — choose online or ask a question
Who sets up in RAKEZ?
- Trading, industrial and SME founders who want a low-cost licence (from AED 6,000) with room to scale.
- Manufacturing and light-industrial businesses — RAKEZ offers warehousing and land options most digital zones don't.
- Owners who want a recognised, large free zone outside Dubai at a budget price (1 visa AED 14,000).
- Businesses that may need many visas or physical premises later.
- It is based in Ras Al Khaimah, about 45–60 minutes from Dubai — plan for the distance if you visit Dubai often.
- It carries less of a prestige-Dubai brand than Meydan, IFZA or DMCC.
- It's a few hundred dirhams more than the very cheapest Sharjah/Ajman zones for a basic licence.
- Strongest fit when you want industrial/warehouse capability, not just a digital flexi-desk.
Get your RAKEZ published scenario quote
After review, see the confirmed published scenario total and its validity date in writing. No callback, no pressure.
What you provide first
- ✓ Your business activity and preferred visa count
- ✓ 2–3 proposed company names (we run the trade-name check free)
- ✓ Shareholder names and setup preferences
- ✓ A verified email for your secure portal
- ✓ No passport or identity upload at this initial step; any authority documents requested after review appear in the secure portal
What you receive
Your published scenario is a starting comparison. After review, we confirm the authority requirements, scope and final itemisation in writing before payment.
- ✓ Business licence
- ✓ Certificate of Incorporation
- ✓ Certificate of Incumbency
- ✓ Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
- ✓ Share Certificate
- ✓ Commercial Registry entry
- ✓ Lease agreement (flexi-desk)
- ✓ Bank-account introduction letter
With residence visas, the authority steps that may apply per visa include the establishment card, immigration / e-channel registration, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence-visa stamping. Your final written authority itemisation confirms the applicable requirements and costs.
How your secure setup works
Everything else you’ll need, in one place
How RAKEZ compares
RAKEZ starts from AED 6,000. Here's how it sits against nearby options — compare all 9 zones in the open.
| Free zone | Emirate | From (published scenario) |
|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ (this zone) | Ras Al Khaimah | AED 6,000 |
| SPC Free Zone | Sharjah | AED 5,750 |
| SRTIP | Sharjah | AED 5,500 |
| Masdar City Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | AED 7,000 |
RAKEZ with Formenzo vs a typical agent
- ✕ “From AED…” — the real price only on a call
- ✕ Sales calls, follow-ups and pressure
- ✕ Visa & medical billed later, “pay as you go”
- ✕ Pushes the one or two zones they earn most on
- ✕ Your quote lives with a salesperson
- ✓ published comparison scenario, shown instantly
- ✓ Zero sales calls — ever
- ✓ Final authority itemisation confirmed in writing before payment
- ✓ All 9 UAE free zones compared in the open
- ✓ Your reviewed estimate and confirmed validity date stay in your own portal
Message us on WhatsApp and you reach a real specialist who knows RAKEZ — not a call centre, not a commission-chasing salesperson. We answer in writing, on your schedule, and your reviewed estimate shows its validity date. No cold calls, ever.
Message us on WhatsAppRAKEZ — frequently asked questions
What is RAK Economic Zone (RAKEZ)?
RAK Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is the government-established free-zone authority of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, serving 50+ business sectors with 100% foreign ownership. It's known for low-cost trading and light-industrial licences — a RAKEZ company with Formenzo is from AED 6,000 (published scenario).
Is RAKEZ a good free zone?
RAKEZ is one of the UAE’s largest and most cost-effective free zones, well suited to trading, e-commerce, consulting and light-industrial businesses. It offers 100% foreign ownership, up to 4 residence visas per package and licences from AED 6,000 (published scenario) — among the lowest in the UAE.
How much does RAKEZ cost in 2026?
RAKEZ company setup costs from AED 6,000 (published scenario) in Ras Al Khaimah, including the licence, registration and our setup service. A 1-visa package is AED 14,000. Every estimate is reviewed and the final authority itemisation and validity date are confirmed in writing before payment.
What is RAKEZ best known for?
RAKEZ is best known for trading and light-industrial business (from AED 6,000) — a large Ras Al Khaimah economic zone popular for warehousing, manufacturing and cost-conscious trading. See how it compares with all 9 UAE free zones by price and visa count on formenzo.com.
How many residence visas can I get with RAKEZ?
RAKEZ offers up to 4 residence visas, across 5 packages. You only pay for the visas you choose — the table above shows the published comparison scenario for each visa count.
Is RAKEZ the cheapest UAE free zone?
The cheapest UAE free-zone licence overall is Ajman NuVentures Centre from AED 4,888 (published scenario). RAKEZ starts from AED 6,000. Compare all 9 zones side by side on formenzo.com to see which fits your budget and activity.
What's included in the RAKEZ Published scenario?
The published scenario RAKEZ price covers the government/authority licence and registration fee, our company-setup service (filing, trade-name check and bank-account introduction) and your chosen residence-visa block — across 5 packages with up to 4 residence visas. Final authority itemisation, scope and availability are confirmed in writing before payment.
How long does RAKEZ company setup take?
Most Ras Al Khaimah free-zone licences are issued in about 3–8 working days once your documents and trade name are approved. Residence visa processing then follows, roughly 5–7 days per visa.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a RAKEZ company?
Yes. RAKEZ, like all UAE free zones, allows 100% foreign ownership with no local Emirati partner or sponsor required, plus 0% personal income tax and full profit repatriation.
Do I need a physical office for RAKEZ?
No. RAKEZ packages include a flexi-desk or virtual-office allocation that meets the licensing requirement, so you don't need to rent separate premises to start.
Can I add more residence visas later?
Yes. You can add visas to your RAKEZ licence as your team grows — we re-quote only the difference, published scenario and confirmed in writing.
Do I need to be in the UAE to set up?
No. You can start your RAKEZ company remotely; you only need to be in the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics once your entry permit is issued. We guide you through every step.
Is UAE corporate tax included in the price?
UAE corporate tax (9% on profit above AED 375,000) works the same in every free zone — see our free-zone corporate tax guide for the registration steps and reliefs.
What happens after I get my RAKEZ licence?
You receive your RAKEZ licence and establishment card, then your residence visas (about 5–7 days each), then your corporate bank account — and you track every step in your secure Formenzo portal.
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