Launch your company in RAKEZ, the strategic hub for traders, manufacturers, and SMEs. Benefit from 100% ownership, 0% tax, and unique mainland access, all at an unbeatable cost.
Approved Activities
1,500+
Specialised Zones
5+
Years of Operation
20+
Investor Community
Thousands of Companies
Nationalities Represented
100+
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is a powerhouse authority providing a cost-effective, customer-centric ecosystem for businesses of all sizes. From startups to large industrial enterprises, RAKEZ delivers world-class facilities, streamlined support, and unmatched value for growth in the UAE and beyond.
Go beyond standard free zone benefits with unique advantages designed to maximize your profitability and market access.
Launch your business with some of the UAE's most competitive packages. Choose from flexi-desks, offices, warehouses, and industrial land plots designed for maximum capital efficiency.
Operate seamlessly in both the free zone and the UAE mainland with our exclusive dual license structure, maximizing your market reach without the cost of a separate mainland company.
Leverage our prime location with specialized industrial zones adjacent to Saqr Port and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport for streamlined manufacturing and logistics.
Benefit from a 0% tax environment on qualifying corporate income and zero personal income tax. Enjoy 100% repatriation of your capital and profits without restriction.
Experience a fast, hassle-free setup. Our dedicated one-stop shop handles all your licensing, visa processing, and facility leasing needs efficiently under one roof.
Retain full control of your enterprise. RAKEZ allows 100% foreign ownership, enabling you to operate with complete autonomy without the need for a local Emirati partner or sponsor.
RAKEZ delivers world-class solutions without the premium price tag. Our packages are designed to maximize your capital efficiency.
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AED Pricing
RAKEZ delivers world-class solutions without the premium price tag. Our packages are designed to maximize your capital efficiency.
Total Estimated Cost (Year 1)
Estimated first-year setup fees derived from landing page content.
Cost Phase Timeline
Active Phase 1
AED 3,350
AED 3,895
With over 1,500 activities, RAKEZ provides a comprehensive range of license types tailored to every business sector.
A sample of the 1,500+ approved activities across our most in-demand sectors.
| Activity Name | Category |
|---|---|
| Building Materials Trading | Commercial / Trading |
| Food and Beverages Trading | Commercial / Trading |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care Trading | Commercial / Trading |
| Management Consultancies | Professional / Consultancy |
| IT Consultants | Professional / Consultancy |
| Marketing Management | Professional / Consultancy |
| Air-Conditioning Machines Manufacturing | Industrial / Manufacturing |
| Aircrafts Parts and Accessories Manufacturing | Industrial / Manufacturing |
| Building Materials Manufacturing | Industrial / Manufacturing |
| Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Consultancies | Technology / Innovation |
| Information Technology Network Services | Technology / Innovation |
| Software House | Technology / Innovation |
| Logistics Consultancy | Logistics / Freight |
| Warehousing & Storage | Logistics / Freight |
| Cargo Handling | Logistics / Freight |
Our streamlined, one-stop-shop approach ensures your business is operational in record time.
Phase 1 Focus
Our experts help you choose the right license and legal structure. Submit your application form, passport copies, and required documents entirely online.
RAKEZ processes your application, issues your trade license, and prepares your corporate documents, enabling you to open a corporate bank account.
We open your company immigration file (Establishment Card) and our dedicated team processes your residency visa from entry permit to Emirates ID.
RAKEZ offers specialized industrial zones, infrastructure-ready land, warehouses, and direct proximity to Saqr Port, solving the high cost and lack of available industrial facilities elsewhere.
Primary Benefit
A cost-effective, world-class industrial ecosystem with superior logistical connections.
For entrepreneurs sensitive to initial costs, RAKEZ provides some of the most affordable and customizable business setup packages in the UAE, preserving capital for growth.
Primary Benefit
Low cost of entry and operation, maximizing retained capital for business growth.
RAKEZ's unique dual license allows a single entity to legally operate in both the free zone and Ras Al Khaimah mainland, eliminating the cost of a separate mainland company.
Primary Benefit
Unrestricted market access to both free zone and mainland UAE through one streamlined setup.
As a VAT Designated Zone with proximity to a major port and airport, RAKEZ offers significant tax and logistical advantages for businesses trading physical goods.
Primary Benefit
A strategically located, tax-efficient hub for regional and international trade.
See why RAKEZ offers an unmatched combination of value, infrastructure, and market access.
| Feature Highlight | RAKEZ | UAQFTZ | JAFZA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal For | Industrial, Trading & Cost-conscious SMEs | Micro-businesses & Freelancers | Global Logistics & MNCs |
| Cost-Effectiveness | High | Very High | Low (Premium) |
| Industrial Facilities | Excellent (Land, Warehouses, Port Access) | Limited | World-Class (Premium Cost) |
| Mainland Access | Yes (Unique Dual License) | Limited | Limited |
This comparison is based on publicly available information for general guidance and may vary based on specific business requirements.
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