Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ

Key takeaways

• Confirm the exact activity code so the licence matches what you actually do.
• Gather passports, photographs and any sector approvals before applying.
• Decide the visa package now; upgrading later is possible but costs more than choosing correctly.
• Book the bank meeting as soon as the licence is issued.

Background

For most clients, merger of RAK Free Trade Zone and RAK Investment Authority. Popular activities in Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. From day one, unlike some zones, Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued.

What to do, in order

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   In the first call we check that Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   We submit your preferred trade names to Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the checklist for a logistics & freight forwarding licence in RAKEZ.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. For the checklist for a logistics & freight forwarding licence in RAKEZ, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

Documents you will need

Keep these ready before you start:

• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country

Costs

Prices for the checklist for a logistics & freight forwarding licence in RAKEZ are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Just as important, government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the checklist for a logistics & freight forwarding licence in RAKEZ no longer requires a local partner. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the checklist for a logistics & freight forwarding licence in RAKEZ for international founders.

How GoldenKey helps

To be clear, every Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. We will tell you plainly if Logistics & Freight Forwarding Licence Checklist for RAKEZ is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.

Frequently asked questions