WhatsApp quoteImportantly, the following example is a composite of real Ras Al Khaimah files handled by GoldenKey for Czech clients in architecture & design; details have been generalised.
The starting point
A Czech entrepreneur from Prague wanted to launch an architecture practice serving customers in the UAE and Czech Republic. The priorities were a credible licence, a residence visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
After comparing options, Ras Al Khaimah was chosen for its low licence and rent costs and because architecture & design 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 documents from Czech Republic. The licence was granted in line with the usual Ras Al Khaimah timeline, followed by the establishment card, investor visa, medical test and Emirates ID.
Banking and tax
As we tell every client, with the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to architecture & design. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
From day one, the business was invoicing clients 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 Czech founder considering architecture & design in Ras Al Khaimah.
Indicative pricing for Ras Al Khaimah
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,500 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with architecture & design in Ras Al Khaimah for a Czech founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In practice, our quotations for architecture & design in Ras Al Khaimah for a Czech founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss architecture & design in Ras Al Khaimah for a Czech founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do Czechs need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Czech Republic with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Czech citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes. Czechs can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Czech Republic and the UAE?
Yes, it can. The UAE and Czech Republic 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.
