RAKEZ Company Setup 2026: Cost, Packages and Steps

RAKEZ, the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, is one of the largest free zones in the northern emirates. It covers everything from freelancers on a flexi-desk to factories and warehouses on their own land plots, at a noticeably lower cost than the Dubai zones.

Here is what a RAKEZ company costs in 2026, how visa quotas link to your workspace, and the documents and steps involved.

The short answer: A RAKEZ licence with no visa and a flexi-desk starts from about AED 6,000, and a one-visa package from about AED 12,000. Freelancer permits start from about AED 6,100. Visa processing, the establishment card, e-channel registration and insurance can add several thousand dirhams in year one. Prices were checked on 2 November 2026 and change often, so always get a written quote before you pay.

RAKEZ at a glance

RAKEZ setup cost in 2026: starting prices and packages

Source and date: Typical 2026 RAKEZ package prices from licensed partners, checked 2 November 2026. RAKEZ quotes directly on request; get a written quote for your activity.

Costs to budget for on top of the licence

A low headline price rarely covers everything. Before you compare quotes, check whether each one includes these:

• Each visa: about AED 3,000 to 5,000.
• E-channel registration: about AED 2,200 (one-off).
• Establishment card: about AED 1,000 to 2,000.
• Health insurance: about AED 1,500 to 5,000 per person per year.
• Share capital: sources differ for an FZE; confirm with RAKEZ.
• Corporate tax: a free zone company pays 0% only on qualifying income if it meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions; other income is taxed at 9%. All companies must register for corporate tax, so take tax advice before you choose a structure.

Licence types and activities

RAKEZ offers commercial and general trading, service and professional, industrial, educational, media and e-commerce licences, and a freelancer permit. Its range of industrial space, from warehouses to land plots, is the main reason manufacturers and logistics firms choose it.

How to set up a company in RAKEZ: step by step

1. 1Choose activity and licence typeIncluding whether you need industrial space.
2. 2Reserve a trade nameThree name options.
3. 3Submit the application and documentsThrough RAKEZ or a partner.
4. 4Licence issuedFrom one or two days to about a week, depending on activity.
5. 5Establishment card and visasCard in one to three days, first visa in one to two weeks.
6. 6Bank accountOpen the corporate account with your licence pack.

Typical timeline: About two to three weeks for licence and first visa. Allow two to four weeks more if shareholder documents need attestation.

Documents you need

Individual shareholders usually need:

• Passport copy for every shareholder and manager (at least six months' validity)
• Passport-size photo
• Proof of residential address
• Two or three trade name options and your chosen activities
• Entry stamp or visa copy
• Employer NOC if you are employed in the UAE

Corporate shareholders (a company owning the new company) usually need its certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, a board resolution approving the setup, a certificate of good standing and, often, a power of attorney for the person signing. Documents issued outside the UAE must be attested (notarised, legalised and stamped by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and translated into Arabic or English where needed before the free zone will accept them.

Where DocuGulf helps

DocuGulf does not sell free zone licences. We handle the documents that delay most setups, so your application goes in complete the first time:

• Attestation of overseas corporate documents, board resolutions and degree certificates, from AED 230 per document.
• Certified true copies of passports and company papers for banks and free zones, AED 300 per set.
• Legal translation by MOJ-certified translators.
• Power of attorney drafting and notarisation if someone signs on your behalf.
• Trademark filing to protect your new brand name in the UAE.

Who RAKEZ suits

• Manufacturers, logistics and warehousing businesses
• SMEs that want low running costs
• Founders who may grow from a desk into industrial space

How RAKEZ compares with other UAE free zones

Starting prices for the free zones we cover, checked 2 November 2026. Each name links to its own guide.

Key takeaways: RAKEZ starts from about AED 6,000 (zero-visa licence with flexi-desk, typical package price). Add visas, the establishment card, medicals, Emirates ID, insurance and workspace to compare quotes fairly, and get any overseas shareholder documents attested early, because that is the step that most often holds up a setup.

Frequently asked questions

A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All regulated work is performed by licensed notaries, lawyers, translators and approved typing centres, and we do not provide legal, tax or company formation advice. Free zone prices on this page are published or typical partner prices as of 2 November 2026; the free zone and its licensed partners set the final price. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.