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
E-commerce in RAKEZ
Selling physical or digital products online through your own store or marketplaces such as Amazon.ae and Noon
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
If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, RAKEZ deserves a close look for its competitive pricing and simple renewal process. RAKEZ issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ras Al Khaimah, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Just as important, typical examples of this activity include Shopify store, Amazon FBA seller, Noon marketplace seller and dropshipping, which can usually sit together on one RAKEZ licence. GoldenKey has licensed e-commerce business businesses for clients in RAKEZ and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Put simply, one of the reasons we recommend RAKEZ is its competitive pricing, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. GoldenKey has licensed e-commerce in RAKEZ for clients ranging from solo business owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
To be clear, all prices for e-commerce in RAKEZ are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for e-commerce in RAKEZ; 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
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of e-commerce in RAKEZ.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Website or store URL (can be in progress)
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Your current residence 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
Day to day, 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. For e-commerce in RAKEZ this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 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
Put simply, you sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to e-commerce in RAKEZ.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
RAKEZ issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your 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?
Put simply, 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the authority usually issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 paperwork, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Is e-commerce allowed in RAKEZ?
Absolutely. E-commerce is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Payment gateway onboarding needs a UAE bank account and the trade licence.
Can I combine e-commerce with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Ready to start your business in RAKEZ?
To be clear, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for e-commerce in RAKEZ in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about RAKEZ
Why the UAE
In our experience, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for e-commerce in RAKEZ and makes international pricing simple. In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so e-commerce in RAKEZ no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a RAKEZ file. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with e-commerce in RAKEZ, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Most of our RAKEZ clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
