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
Import & Export in RAKEZ
Importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets
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
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 issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ras Al Khaimah, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. GoldenKey has licensed import-export business businesses for clients in RAKEZ and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Import & Export in RAKEZ means importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
In short, unlike some zones, RAKEZ does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Day to day, merger of RAK Free Trade Zone and RAK Investment Authority. GoldenKey has licensed import & export in RAKEZ for customers ranging from solo company 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
The figures below for import & export in RAKEZ are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for import & export in 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
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 documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import & export in RAKEZ.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Customs code application
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
To be clear, 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. If the authority raises a query on import & export in RAKEZ at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Just as important, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import & export in RAKEZ.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, 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 FAQsHow long does the RAKEZ licence take?
In our experience, once your documents are complete, the registrar typically 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 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.
Which licence type covers import & export?
Just as important, import & Export is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does import & export need?
In practice, customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in RAKEZ?
On the ground, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for import & export in RAKEZ.
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 import & export in RAKEZ no longer requires a local partner. In our experience, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import & export in RAKEZ a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled import & export in RAKEZ for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for import & export in RAKEZ. In practice, 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.
