RAKEZ company formation
Room to Trade.
Space to Build.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) suits trading, light industrial and cost-conscious businesses that need anything from a flexi-desk to warehouses or land.
Licence packages from AED 6,000
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why RAKEZ
A free zone built for trading
and industrial growth.
RAKEZ is Ras Al Khaimah's economic zone authority, offering commercial, service and industrial licences. Its facilities range from flexi-desks and offices to warehouses and industrial land, so a business can start small and expand within the same authority.
Get Your Setup Plan →Trade.
Store.
Build.
Grow.
Who RAKEZ suits
RAKEZ is often the right fit for.
If RAKEZ isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Trading Companies
Import, export and distribution
Light Industry
Manufacturing and assembly
Cost-Conscious Founders
Lean setup, room to grow
Service Businesses
Consulting and professional services
Your RAKEZ setup
From your RAKEZ licence
to an operating business.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a RAKEZ company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- RAKEZ licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Facility upgrades
- 03
Industrial & Warehousing
For businesses that need physical space.
- Warehouse or land options
- Industrial licence review
- External approvals
- Labour and visa planning
- Customs considerations
Licence & structure
Which RAKEZ licence?It depends on what you'll do.
RAKEZ issues commercial, service and industrial licences. Industrial activities usually need suitable facilities and may require external approvals. Visa allocation depends on your facility. We confirm the licence and facility before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Industrial Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Facility Type
- Renewal Cost
- Customs
- Banking Fit
How RAKEZ compares
RAKEZ alongside two alternatives.
| RAKEZ (this zone) | Ajman Free Zone | JAFZA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah | Ajman | Dubai |
| Known for | Commercial and industrial facilities | Cost-conscious trading and light industry | Port-linked trading and logistics |
| Typical fit | Trading, light industry, lean setups | Trading, small manufacturing | Large-scale logistics and distribution |
| Workspace options | Flexi-desk to warehouses and land | Flexi-desk to warehouses | Offices to large warehouses |
| Remote setup | Often possible | Often possible | Depends on activity |
We're accredited across these zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your RAKEZ licence
is the start of the journey.
Facilities, visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into RAKEZ.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, space needs, visas and supply chain.
Step 2: Advise
RAKEZ confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Licence, facility and any external approvals.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, expansions and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
RAKEZ setup,
answered.
How much does a RAKEZ company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 6,000. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is RAKEZ?
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, the emirate's authority for free zone and industrial business licences.
Is RAKEZ good for trading companies?
It's a common choice for import, export and distribution. We check your activities and customs needs first.
Can I get a warehouse in RAKEZ?
RAKEZ offers warehouses and industrial land as well as offices and flexi-desks. Availability changes, so we check current options.
Do I need to be in Ras Al Khaimah?
Many steps can be done remotely. You'll need to attend for visa medicals and biometrics, and industrial setups may need site visits.
How many visas can a RAKEZ company get?
It depends on your facility and package. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a RAKEZ company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
RAKEZ insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is RAKEZ right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether RAKEZ fits, or which zone does.
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