RAKEZ Company Formation

Key points

RAKEZ licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. Unlike some zones, RAKEZ does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted. Put simply, office options in RAKEZ range from flexi-desk, office suite, warehouse, industrial unit or land lease, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. Just as important, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.

Step by step

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in RAKEZ, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the RAKEZ authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days (Monday to Friday). We keep a written record of this step so your file for RAKEZ Company Formation is audit-ready.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   Importantly, you sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with RAKEZ and the authority's licence fee is paid.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   From day one, your RAKEZ licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For RAKEZ Company Formation this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

Documents required

In our experience, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of RAKEZ Company Formation.

• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• 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
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident

Pricing

As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for RAKEZ Company Formation; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. For most clients, pricing for RAKEZ Company Formation depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

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

Timeline

The sequence below shows what happens after you approve the quotation for RAKEZ Company Formation.

1. Day 0On the ground, quotation approved, documents collected and checked by GoldenKey.
2. Day 1–2To be clear, trade name reserved and initial approval requested for RAKEZ Company Formation.
3. Day 2–7Authority review and issue of the licence; we chase any query the same day.
4. Week 2–3Establishment card, visa entry permit, medical test and Emirates ID; bank introduction in parallel.

RAKEZ guides by nationality

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Popular activities in RAKEZ

General TradingCommercial licenceIT & SoftwareProfessional licenceMarketing & Advertising AgencyProfessional licenceLogistics & Freight ForwardingCommercial licenceManufacturing & IndustrialIndustrial licenceHealthcare ClinicProfessional licenceEducation & TrainingProfessional licenceRecruitment & HR ServicesProfessional licence

Why the UAE

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so RAKEZ Company Formation no longer requires a local partner. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of RAKEZ Company Formation predictable.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your RAKEZ application is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. Most of our RAKEZ customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your RAKEZ request, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone.

Frequently asked questions