RAKEZ combines competitive pricing with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time founders and established groups. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through RAKEZ company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. In short, brokerage is a regulated mainland activity. In Dubai the company and each agent must be registered with RERA, and brokers sit a Dubai Real Estate Institute exam. Free zone licences cannot broker mainland property. Typical examples of this activity include residential sales brokerage, leasing agency and property management, which can usually sit together on one RAKEZ licence.
Why RAKEZ
RAKEZ is located in Ras Al Khaimah emirate — 45 minutes from Dubai via Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Over 14,000 companies from 100+ countries. RAKEZ is a sensible home for real estate brokerage because brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
For most clients, 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. If the authority raises a query on real estate brokerage in RAKEZ at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Day to day, you sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with RAKEZ and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the RAKEZ licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for real estate brokerage in RAKEZ until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of real estate brokerage in RAKEZ.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- 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 short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for real estate brokerage in RAKEZ are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In our experience, pricing for real estate brokerage in RAKEZ 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for real estate brokerage in RAKEZ and makes international pricing simple. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for real estate brokerage in RAKEZ.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for real estate brokerage in RAKEZ happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled real estate brokerage in RAKEZ for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. As a rule, 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.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss real estate brokerage in RAKEZ.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a RAKEZ licence?
Crucially, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. RAKEZ packages typically 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.
Is an audit required for a RAKEZ company?
In practice, 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.
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
For most clients, once your papers are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is real estate brokerage allowed in RAKEZ?
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Which licence type covers real estate brokerage?
In our experience, real Estate Brokerage is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


