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
Architecture & Design in RAKEZ
Architectural design, urban planning and landscape architecture
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
For most clients, founders choose RAKEZ when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Importantly, 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. On the ground, typical examples of this activity include architecture studio, landscape design, urban planning and BIM services, which can usually sit together on one RAKEZ licence. GoldenKey has licensed architecture practice businesses for clients in RAKEZ and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Unlike some zones, RAKEZ does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. RAKEZ is a sensible home for architecture & design because architectural design, urban planning and landscape architecture is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for architecture & design in RAKEZ are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for architecture & design in RAKEZ depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore 3,250 business activities in RAKEZ
RAKEZ lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
Industrial1154Commercial1017Professional450Services301Media130Freelance Permit100Educational61Individual / Professional24E-Commerce11Business Invest1General Trading1
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 ManufacturingIndustrialPopular choices · 3,250 activities availableAll 3,250 RAKEZ activities
Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for architecture & design in RAKEZ; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Architect's attested degree
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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
Our process
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
- 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. For architecture & design in RAKEZ, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. If the authority raises a query on architecture & design in RAKEZ at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, your RAKEZ licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAKEZ. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo 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 residency visa is handled.
Can I add more activities to my RAKEZ licence later?
It can. RAKEZ allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the registrar as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What approvals does architecture & design need?
For most clients, municipality registration for permit submissions. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is architecture & design allowed in RAKEZ?
Yes. Architecture & Design is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Municipality registration for permit submissions.
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Good to know
More about RAKEZ
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for architecture & design in RAKEZ and makes international pricing simple. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for architecture & design in RAKEZ.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for architecture & design in RAKEZ happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled architecture & design in RAKEZ for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for architecture & design in RAKEZ.
