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
Restaurant & Café in RAKEZ
Operating a dine-in restaurant, café, cloud kitchen or food truck
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
RAKEZ issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ras Al Khaimah, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. RAKEZ combines competitive pricing with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Just as important, external approvals for restaurant & café are: municipality food control, civil defence and, for alcohol, the relevant licensing authority. GoldenKey has licensed restaurant or café businesses for clients in RAKEZ and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
On the ground, 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. Over 14,000 companies from 100+ countries. For restaurant & café, RAKEZ offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for restaurant & café in RAKEZ are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Use the table below to compare packages for restaurant & café in RAKEZ; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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 2026-10-28.
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
For restaurant & café in RAKEZ the registrar asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in RAKEZ, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Just as important, we submit your preferred trade names to RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For restaurant & café in RAKEZ, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
On the ground, you sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In short, your RAKEZ licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for restaurant & café in RAKEZ.
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?
Put simply, most RAKEZ licences can be released remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence 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 I add more activities to my RAKEZ licence later?
Yes — RAKEZ allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
What approvals does restaurant & café need?
To be clear, municipality food control, civil defence and, for alcohol, the relevant licensing authority. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is restaurant & café allowed in RAKEZ?
Yes, it can. Restaurant & Café is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Municipality food control, civil defence and, for alcohol, the relevant licensing authority.
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Ready to start your business in RAKEZ?
As we tell every client, 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 restaurant & café in RAKEZ.
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 restaurant & café in RAKEZ no longer requires a local partner. On the ground, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for restaurant & café in RAKEZ.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for restaurant & café in RAKEZ list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. Just as important, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a RAKEZ file. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for restaurant & café in RAKEZ happen the same day they are ready.
