Import & Export in RAKEZ

Why RAKEZ

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.

How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 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. 
   Step 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. 
   Step 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. 
   Step 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.

Documents required

Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import & export in RAKEZ.

• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Customs code application
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company

Pricing

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.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

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.

Frequently asked questions