License - 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 6,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · RAS AL KHAIMAH
RAKEZ Business Activities
RAK's all-in-one economic zone — business, industrial and academic licences
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 4 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 4 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 7,150Renewal cost
About RAKEZ
Why RAKEZ
RAKEZ combines competitive pricing with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. In practice, setting up a company in RAKEZ gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. RAKEZ is RAK's all-in-one economic zone — business, industrial and academic licences, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget.
As we tell every client, popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Home to American University of Ras Al Khaimah. As we tell every client, one of the reasons we recommend RAKEZ is its competitive pricing, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for choosing activities for RAKEZ depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for choosing activities for RAKEZ are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
License - 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 12,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 2 Visa
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 3 Visa
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 22,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 4 Visa
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 26,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 2,750
Annual renewalAED 7,150
Bank account assistanceAED 1,650
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Business activities
Full list of RAKEZ activities
RAKEZ lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — or filter by licence type. Quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-RAKEZ-001(Nursery)Medical Secondary EducationProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-002(UAS trading (wholesaleCommercialGK-RAKEZ-0033D Printing Manufacturing (Additive Manufacturing)IndustrialGK-RAKEZ-004Abrasive & Minerals TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-005Academic Liaison OfficeEducationalGK-RAKEZ-006Access Cradles ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-007Accounting & BookkeepingServicesGK-RAKEZ-008Accounting Records and Books Keeping OrganizationProfessionalApproval requiredGK-RAKEZ-009Accounting TrainingEducationalGK-RAKEZ-010Accounts AuditingProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-011Acids & Alkalines TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-012Activated Carbon, Auxiliary Agents and Anti Corrosions Chemicals ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-013ACTORFreelance PermitGK-RAKEZ-014Adaptive Learning PlatformsEducationalGK-RAKEZ-015Adhesive & Paper SlittingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-016Adhesives ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-017Adhesives TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-018Administrative Consultancy and StudiesProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-019Administrative Consultancy and StudiesServicesApproval requiredGK-RAKEZ-020Administrative Services - Businessmen ServicesProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-021Administrative Training ServicesEducationalGK-RAKEZ-022Advanced Agriculture For the grains crop and oilseedsServicesGK-RAKEZ-023Advanced Agriculture for vegetables and the melons and the roots and the tubersServicesGK-RAKEZ-024Advertisement AgencyProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-025Advertisement Designing & ProducingServicesGK-RAKEZ-026Advertisements Designing and ProductionProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-027Advertising & Communication AgencyMediaGK-RAKEZ-028ADVERTISING EDITORFreelance PermitGK-RAKEZ-029Advertising Requisites TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-030Advertising Researches & ConsultanciesServicesApproval requiredGK-RAKEZ-031Aerial Advertising ServicesServicesApproval requiredGK-RAKEZ-032Aerial photography by dronesServicesGK-RAKEZ-033Aerial shows by dronesServicesGK-RAKEZ-034Agarwood & Incense ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-035Agarwood & Incense TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-036Agarwood and Incense ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-037Agents by CommissionCommercialGK-RAKEZ-038Agent Services ships and tankersProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-039Agents titlingProfessionalApproval requiredGK-RAKEZ-040Agricultural & Veterinary Pesticides TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-041Agricultural and Forestry Tractors ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-042Agricultural Dryers ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-043Agricultural Enterprises Investment, Institution and ManagementCommercialGK-RAKEZ-044Agricultural Equipment & Accessories TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-045Agricultural Equipment & Machinery Spare Parts TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-046Agricultural Projects ManagementProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-047Agricultural Research & ConsultancyServicesGK-RAKEZ-048Agricultural Secondary EducationProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-049Agricultural Spraying Machinery ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-050Agricultural Tools TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-051Agricultural Tractors & Machinery TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-052Agricultural Tractors ManufacturingIndustrialGK-RAKEZ-053Agriculture and Agricultural Mechanization Engineering ConsultancyProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-054Agriculture and Animal and Fisheries Wealth Engineering ConsultancyProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-055AI in Human Resources (HR) Integration ServicesServicesGK-RAKEZ-056AI-Powered Cybersecurity SolutionsServicesGK-RAKEZ-057AI-Powered Diagnostic Tools DevelopmentServicesGK-RAKEZ-058Air Aviation and Communication Services of Civil Aviation ConsultancyProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-059Air Cargo AgentProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-060Air Cargo AgentCommercialNo activity matches — try another word, search all UAE zones, or ask us: most activities can be added on request.
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GK codes are GoldenKey references — quote the code and we know exactly which licence activity you mean. Click a row for the full description, documents and other zones offering it. Availability and approvals are confirmed in writing before payment.
Required documents
Documents required
As we tell every client, the document list for choosing activities for RAKEZ is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAKEZ. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Importantly, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my RAKEZ licence later?
Yes, it can. RAKEZ allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
Most RAKEZ licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a RAKEZ company?
Yes, RAKEZ companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can a RAKEZ company do business on the UAE mainland?
A RAKEZ company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
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Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for choosing activities for RAKEZ, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about RAKEZ
Combining activities on one licence
RAKEZ lets you list several related activities on one licence, which is the right approach for most businesses. Unrelated lines — trading and consultancy, for example — may need a general trading licence or a second licence, and GoldenKey tells you which before you commit.
Commercial, professional and industrial
RAKEZ groups its activities into commercial (trading goods), professional (services and consultancy) and industrial (manufacturing). Each group has its own fee schedule and office expectations, and some professional activities ask for a qualification or experience letter.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of choosing activities for RAKEZ predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for choosing activities for RAKEZ and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your RAKEZ application, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your RAKEZ request is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. Most of our RAKEZ clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
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