RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) is one of the largest and most dynamic economic zones in the UAE. Established in 2017, RAKEZ was created by merging two successful zones: the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (founded in 2000) and the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (founded in 2005). This powerful merger created a unified, world-class business hub under a single regulator.
Today, RAKEZ hosts over 40,000 companies from more than 100 countries across 50+ industries. The zone spans an impressive 33 million square metres of land. It features specialized zones including the Business Zone, Al Hamra Industrial Zone, Al Ghail Industrial Zone, and Al Hulaila Industrial Zone. Each zone is designed for specific business activities—from trading and services to large-scale manufacturing.
RAKEZ plays a critical role in the UAE's economic diversification strategy. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has no oil reserves. This unique advantage has made the economy highly diversified and resilient. The emirate's GDP stands at approximately USD 12 billion, with manufacturing contributing about 27% of GDP. RAKEZ directly supports the UAE's ambitious "Operation 300bn" initiative, which aims to increase the industrial sector's contribution to GDP to AED 300 billion by 2031.
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RAKEZ Free Zone offers a cost-effective, flexible, and investor-friendly business setup environment for startups, freelancers, SMEs, and international entrepreneurs looking to establish a strong presence in the UAE.
RAKEZ offers highly competitive setup costs compared to many neighbouring regions and free zones in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With affordable entry-level packages, startups, freelancers, and solopreneurs can begin their UAE business journey with minimal upfront investment.
RAKEZ allows foreign investors to fully own their business without the need for a local partner or sponsor. You maintain complete control over your company, profits, and business decisions.
RAKEZ provides strong tax advantages for qualifying free zone businesses, including 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, customs duty benefits for free zone imports, and a business-friendly tax environment that helps you retain more of your profits.
Business owners can transfer profits and capital freely to their home country or anywhere in the world. This gives international entrepreneurs greater financial flexibility and control.
RAKEZ offers a streamlined online registration process with minimal paperwork. Basic license applications can be completed quickly through the RAKEZ portal, helping you move from application to approval with less complexity.
RAKEZ offers both free zone and non-free zone entity options, allowing businesses to benefit from free zone advantages while also exploring wider UAE market access depending on their structure and activity.
RAKEZ packages can support investor visas, employee visas, family sponsorship, and shared workstation access, making it easier to build, manage, and grow your team in the UAE.
Located close to Dubai, major airports, seaports, and regional highways, RAKEZ offers strong connectivity for trading, logistics, manufacturing, import, and export-focused businesses.
RAKEZ Free Zone offers a wide range of license options for trading, manufacturing, professional services, e-commerce, education, media, and independent professionals.
Designed for businesses involved in trading and distribution activities. This popular RAKEZ license allows companies to import, export, distribute, and trade a wide range of goods.
Built for companies engaged in manufacturing, production, assembly, and packaging. RAKEZ industrial zones support large-scale operations with infrastructure suited to production needs.
For businesses providing professional expertise, consultancy, advisory, IT, marketing, management, legal, financial, HR, training, and other service-based activities.
Enables online trading of goods and services through websites, digital platforms, and mobile applications, making it suitable for businesses selling to customers across the globe.
Allows businesses to trade multiple product categories under one license, giving companies broader flexibility without needing separate licenses for every product range.
Created for educational institutions, training providers, coaching centers, certification programs, online learning platforms, and education consultancy companies.
Designed for businesses in media production, advertising, branding, content creation, publishing, editing, film, video production, and creative industries.
Suitable for self-employed professionals with a single activity in their specialty. It gives solopreneurs a simple structure with full control over their business.
A flexible option for independent professionals and remote workers in media, IT, education, analysis, design, marketing, content, photography, and web development.
For individual professionals providing specialized services in their field. It is focused on independent practice and professional expertise.
Setting up a business in Rakez Free Zone is fast, simple, and fully digital. From choosing your activity to receiving your license, the process can usually be completed online within 1-3 working days, while visa processing may take an additional few weeks.
Select the nature of your business from categories such as media, wholesale, retail, services, consultancy, and more.
Decide between a Freelancer Permit, Free Zone Establishment FZE, or Free Zone Company FZCO based on your ownership needs.
Choose a zero-visa or visa-inclusive package based on your budget, activity, and future business requirements.
Complete the application through the portal with passport copy, photo, background details, and trade name options.
Complete KYC verification through your dashboard. Initial approval is usually issued within 1-2 working days.
Make the required payment online through the portal according to your selected license package.
Once approved, your trade license and company documents are sent to your registered email address.
For visa packages, Immigration Card and E-Channel registration are initiated after license approval.
Apply for entry permits and start the visa process for yourself or your employees through the portal.
Complete your medical test, biometrics, and Emirates ID process to finalize your UAE residence visa.
In a short consultation, we help you understand the best UAE setup option for your activity, ownership goals, visa needs, and budget before you move forward.
Understand whether mainland, free zone, or offshore is better for your business activity.
Know the expected license fees, visa costs, documents, and setup requirements before you begin.
Leave the call with a clear direction on what to prepare and how to move forward confidently.
Simple answers for new investors planning to start a business in RAKEZ Free Zone.
RAKEZ, or Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, is a UAE free zone where investors can set up a company with 100% foreign ownership, flexible license options, and cost-effective business packages.
Yes, RAKEZ is a good choice for new investors because it offers affordable setup packages, many business activities, visa options, and simple company formation procedures.
Yes, foreign investors can own 100% of their company in RAKEZ. You do not need a local sponsor or UAE national partner.
RAKEZ offers commercial, service, industrial, e-commerce, general trading, education, media, freelancer, and professional license options depending on your business activity.
In many cases, a RAKEZ company license can be issued within a few working days after all required documents are submitted and approved.
You usually need a passport copy, passport-size photo, contact details, proposed company name, selected business activity, and completed application forms.
Yes, RAKEZ offers visa packages for investors, employees, and in some cases family members, depending on the package and office option selected.
RAKEZ offers flexible office options, including flexi-desk, shared office, private office, warehouse, and industrial facilities based on your license and business needs.
Yes, once your RAKEZ company is formed, you can apply for a UAE corporate bank account. Bank approval depends on your business activity, documents, and compliance checks.
Yes, a RAKEZ company can trade internationally. If you want to trade directly in the UAE mainland, you may need a distributor, agent, or additional approval depending on your activity.
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