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RAKEZ at a glance
| Full name | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) |
|---|---|
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah, about an hour from Dubai |
| License from | about AED 6,000 (0 visas) |
| License + 1 visa | about AED 14,000 |
| Known for | Low-cost service licenses, industrial land, warehouses and factories |
| Ownership | 100% foreign ownership |
RAKEZ packages and license cost (2026)
| Package | Price (first year) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 0 visa starter | about AED 6,000 | Founders already on a UAE visa |
| 1 visa | about AED 14,000 | A founder moving to the UAE |
| 2 visas | about AED 18,000 | Two partners or a first hire |
Expect extra for the establishment card, each visa's medical test and Emirates ID, and health insurance. Multi-year payment can lower the yearly license fee.
RAKEZ license types
- Service and consultancy licenses
- Commercial (trading) licenses, including general trading
- Industrial licenses, with land, warehouses and factory units
- E-commerce licenses (see our e-commerce license guide)
Some activities need an approval from another authority. We check your activities before you apply.
How to set up a company in RAKEZ
- Choose your license type, activities and visa package.
- Reserve the name and submit shareholder passports and photos.
- Sign and pay. The license is issued, often within days.
- Establishment card and visas: entry permit, medical, Emirates ID.
- Bank account: see our business bank account guide.
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Get My Free QuoteRAKEZ: pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| One of the lowest starting prices in the UAE | A Ras Al Khaimah address, about an hour from Dubai |
| Industrial land and warehouses for manufacturing | Visa packages more than double the starting cost |
| Multi-year discounts | Some banks ask more questions of low-cost free zone companies |
Compare RAKEZ with Ajman, Shams, SPC, Meydan and IFZA in our cheapest free zone guide. Entityz has set up businesses for more than 500 entrepreneurs from over 50 nationalities, with a 95% client retention rate.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Entityz is an independent business setup consultancy and is not RAKEZ; for its own portal visit rakez.com. Prices are market starting figures gathered in September 2026 and change from time to time. We confirm the current price for your activities and visas before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a RAKEZ license cost?
A RAKEZ license starts from about AED 6,000 a year with no visa. With one visa, expect about AED 14,000.
What is RAKEZ?
RAKEZ is the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, the free zone and economic zone authority of Ras Al Khaimah. It licenses service, trading, industrial and e-commerce companies.
Is RAKEZ a free zone?
Yes. RAKEZ licenses free zone companies with 100% foreign ownership, and also offers industrial land and warehouses.
Can I live in Dubai with a RAKEZ visa?
Yes. A UAE residence visa lets you live anywhere in the UAE, including Dubai.
Is Entityz the official RAKEZ website?
No. Entityz is an independent business setup consultancy and a direct authorized partner of RAKEZ. For its own portal, visit rakez.com.
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