WhatsApp quoteImportantly, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, RAKEZ deserves a close look for its competitive pricing and routine renewal process. 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 issued. For most clients, malaysians are a community in Islamic finance, halal food, oil and gas and education, so the RAKEZ authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Malaysian applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Malaysian clients from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru, and our consultants understand the supporting documents issued in Malaysia and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why RAKEZ
RAKEZ is located in Ras Al Khaimah emirate — 45 minutes from Dubai via Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 business days. To be clear, one of the reasons we recommend RAKEZ is its competitive pricing, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. GoldenKey has prepared RAKEZ files for Malaysian clients in Islamic finance, halal food, oil and gas services and education, which means we know which Malaysia papers need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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.
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 (Monday to Friday). We keep a written record of this step so your file for RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians is audit-ready.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In short, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with RAKEZ and the authority's licence fee is paid.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians.
Documents required
For RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Educational certificates attested by the Malaysia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
In our experience, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many company owners choose it as a base for RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your RAKEZ licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Put simply, most of our RAKEZ clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our quotations for RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
In short, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through RAKEZ company formation for Malaysians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
As we tell every client, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a RAKEZ company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current RAKEZ rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Can I add more activities to my RAKEZ licence later?
It can. RAKEZ allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Malaysia and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Malaysia have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
Can a Malaysian citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes — Malaysians can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
