WhatsApp quoteThe following example is a composite of real RAKEZ files handled by GoldenKey for Croatian clients in restaurant & café; details have been generalised.
The starting point
A Croatian entrepreneur from Zagreb wanted to launch a restaurant or café serving customers in the UAE and Croatia. The priorities were a credible licence, a residence visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why RAKEZ
After comparing options, RAKEZ was chosen for its competitive pricing and because restaurant & café is a well-established activity there. GoldenKey confirmed the activity code and the visa package in the first consultation.
The process
GoldenKey reserved the trade name, obtained initial approval and submitted attested paperwork from Croatia. The licence was issued in line with the usual RAKEZ timeline, followed by the establishment card, investor visa, medical test and Emirates ID.
Banking and tax
As a rule, with the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to restaurant & café. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
The business was invoicing customers within weeks of the first call, with a UAE address, a resident founder and a compliance calendar managed by GoldenKey. The same path is available to any Croatian founder considering restaurant & café in RAKEZ.
Indicative pricing for RAKEZ
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with restaurant & café in RAKEZ for a Croatian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for restaurant & café in RAKEZ for a Croatian founder.
Tell us about your plans for restaurant & café in RAKEZ for a Croatian founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a double taxation agreement between Croatia and the UAE?
Yes — The UAE and Croatia have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
How long does the process take for Croatian applicants?
Processing for Croatians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Croatia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Croatians need a UAE visa before applying for RAKEZ?
No. You can apply for the licence from Croatia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
