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 Company Formation for Austrians
Guide for Austrian founders · around 5.5 hours from Vienna
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
To be clear, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, RAKEZ deserves a close look for its competitive pricing and routine renewal process. A RAKEZ company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. Payments between Austria and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Austrian business profiles. The most common businesses Austrians open through GoldenKey are in engineering, hospitality, construction technology and trading, although RAKEZ supports almost any activity.
Over 14,000 companies from 100+ countries. In short, 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. Austrian applicants benefit from the fact that RAKEZ already has many Austrian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Austria supporting documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
On the ground, the figures below for RAKEZ company formation for Austrians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for RAKEZ company formation for Austrians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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
Crucially, the document list for RAKEZ company formation for Austrians 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
- Educational certificates attested by the Austria authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- 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
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
We confirm that your activity is available in RAKEZ, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the RAKEZ authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. Nothing is submitted for RAKEZ company formation for Austrians until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 3
Document submission and payment
In practice, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
From day one, once the RAKEZ licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. If the authority raises a query on RAKEZ company formation for Austrians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAKEZ. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a RAKEZ licence?
To be clear, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. RAKEZ packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
Most RAKEZ licences can be granted remotely with scanned papers 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.
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority usually issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes, it can. Austrians can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Austria join me?
For most clients, once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
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As we tell every client, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for RAKEZ company formation for Austrians in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about RAKEZ
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so RAKEZ company formation for Austrians no longer requires a local partner. In practice, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for RAKEZ company formation for Austrians.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for RAKEZ company formation for Austrians. Most of our RAKEZ clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey's consultants have handled RAKEZ company formation for Austrians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
