WhatsApp quoteThe following example is a composite of real RAKEZ files handled by GoldenKey for British clients in fitness & sports; details have been generalised.
The starting point
A British entrepreneur from London wanted to launch a fitness business serving customers in the UAE and United Kingdom. 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 fitness & sports 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 United Kingdom. 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
Crucially, with the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to fitness & sports. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
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 British founder considering fitness & sports in RAKEZ.
Indicative pricing for RAKEZ
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- 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
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 2,750 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,150 |
| Bank account assistance | AED 1,650 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-28.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled fitness & sports in RAKEZ for a British founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. Our quotations for fitness & sports in RAKEZ for a British founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
In practice, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for fitness & sports in RAKEZ for a British founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the process take for British applicants?
Processing for British nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from United Kingdom that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can my family from United Kingdom join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
Can a British citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes. British nationals can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
