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
RAKEZ Company Formation for Dutch nationals
Guide for Dutch founders · around 7 hours from Amsterdam
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
If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, RAKEZ deserves a close look for its competitive pricing and routine renewal process. On the ground, founders choose RAKEZ when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. From day one, payments between Netherlands and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Dutch business profiles. GoldenKey has Dutch customers from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague, and our consultants understand the documents granted in Netherlands and how to attest them for the UAE.
Just as important, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Crucially, popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Many Dutch founders run RAKEZ companies alongside an existing business in Netherlands, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, the figures below for RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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 2026-10-27.
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
The document list for RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the Netherlands authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Netherlands if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
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 Dutch nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 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 (Monday to Friday).
- 3
Document submission and payment
Importantly, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. Nothing is submitted for RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, 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 FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
Day to day, most RAKEZ licences can be granted 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 residency visa is processed.
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 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.
Can a Dutch citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes. Dutch nationals can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Dutch nationals need a UAE visa before applying for RAKEZ?
No. You can apply for the licence from Netherlands with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
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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 RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals no longer requires a local partner. 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 Dutch nationals predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. Day to day, our quotations for RAKEZ company formation for Dutch nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
