RAKEZ Free Zone Business Setup, UAE
Licence type, company structure and dual licence eligibility, handled end to end so you can start trading sooner.
Free, no-obligation consultation on licence type and structure.
RAKEZ, the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, is one of the UAE's most cost-effective free zones, with commercial, industrial, service and e-commerce licences starting from roughly AED 5,500 and running up to AED 12,010 with one visa included. You can register as a Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZC) or branch, and qualifying businesses can add a dual licence to also trade directly in mainland Dubai. RAKEZ companies can potentially qualify for the 0% corporate tax rate as a Qualifying Free Zone Person, with 9% applying to non-qualifying income.
Why It Matters
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) combines low setup and renewal costs with a dual licence option that lets qualifying businesses also trade in mainland Dubai, making it a popular choice for cost-conscious founders and SMEs. Getting your licence type, company structure and tax position right from the start means you can operate across the UAE without a jurisdiction gap.
Choosing Your Structure
Suited to businesses trading internationally or within RAKEZ and other free zones, without a mainland presence.
Lets qualifying RAKEZ companies also trade directly in mainland Dubai under the same licence, without a second entity.
RAKEZ is one of the most cost-effective free zones in the UAE, starting from AED 5,500.
Dedicated zones and parks for industrial, media, and academic and educational activities.
100% repatriation of capital and profits, with no currency restrictions.
Before You Apply
Confirm commercial, industrial, service or e-commerce licence fits your activity.
Choose between FZE, FZC or a branch of an existing company.
Confirm whether your activity qualifies for the RAKEZ dual licence into mainland Dubai.
Confirm your Qualifying Free Zone Person status for the 0% corporate tax rate.
Getting Started
Decide between commercial, industrial, service or e-commerce.
Decide between FZE, FZC or a branch registration.
Submit your preferred company name for approval.
File your RAKEZ trade licence application with supporting documents.
Check whether your activity qualifies to also trade in mainland Dubai.
Confirm your facility package for licence issuance.
Set up banking once your licence is issued.
Begin operating once all approvals are in place.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical setup range | AED 5,500-12,010* |
| Company structures | FZE, FZC, or branch |
| Licence types | Commercial, industrial, service, e-commerce, plus dual licence |
| Corporate tax | 0% for Qualifying Free Zone Persons on qualifying income, 9% otherwise |
| Nationality requirement | Open to any nationality |
*Indicative only, this range is sheet-sourced from current published pricing. Confirm current pricing directly with our team before budgeting a total.
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