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. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, RAKEZ deserves a close look for its competitive pricing and straightforward renewal process. To be clear, estonian company owners often pair an e-Residency company with a UAE entity for Gulf and Asian markets, which gives Estonian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their RAKEZ licence is released. On the ground, for Estonian founders, the UAE is around 6.5 hours from Tallinn, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Estonia, and English is the business language.
Why RAKEZ
To be clear, over 14,000 companies from 100+ countries. Popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. From day one, estonian applicants benefit from the fact that RAKEZ already has many Estonian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Estonia documents and name formats instantly.
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that RAKEZ lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
For most clients, we submit your preferred trade names to RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Nothing is submitted for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In short, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the RAKEZ licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to RAKEZ company formation for Estonians.
Documents required
To be clear, the document list for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Educational certificates attested by the Estonia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport issued by Estonia with at least six months' validity
Pricing
Pricing for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, all prices for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from RAKEZ company formation for Estonians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, we will tell you plainly if RAKEZ is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. Our quotations for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians.
From day one, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for RAKEZ company formation for Estonians, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Once your paperwork are complete, the registrar usually issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 handled.
Can I add more activities to my RAKEZ licence later?
Yes. 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.
Can a Estonian citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes. Estonians can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Estonians need a UAE visa before applying for RAKEZ?
No. You can apply for the licence from Estonia with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.


