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 granted. 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. GoldenKey has Latvian clients from Riga and Daugavpils, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Latvia and how to attest them for the UAE. Latvian logistics and timber exporters use Dubai as a Middle East distribution point, which gives Latvian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their RAKEZ licence is issued.
Why RAKEZ
For most clients, unlike some zones, RAKEZ does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. As a rule, 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. In practice, many Latvian business owners run RAKEZ companies alongside an existing business in Latvia, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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. For RAKEZ company formation for Latvians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Name 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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As a rule, you sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. For RAKEZ company formation for Latvians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence 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.
Documents required
As a rule, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of RAKEZ company formation for Latvians.
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Latvia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
Day to day, the figures below for RAKEZ company formation for Latvians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, pricing for RAKEZ company formation for Latvians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of RAKEZ company formation for Latvians predictable. To be clear, 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 Latvians.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on a RAKEZ file. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your RAKEZ application, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with RAKEZ company formation for Latvians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Importantly, tell us about your plans for RAKEZ company formation for Latvians and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a RAKEZ licence?
As we tell every client, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. RAKEZ packages normally 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.
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 customers nine times out of ten, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
In short, most RAKEZ licences can be issued remotely with scanned paperwork 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 process take for Latvian applicants?
In short, processing for Latvians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Latvia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a Latvian citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes. Latvians can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.


