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RAKEZ Company Formation for Spanish nationals

Guide for Spanish founders · around 7.5 hours from Madrid

As we tell every client, 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. Put simply, 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. Payments between Spain and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle fast and UAE banks are familiar with Spanish business profiles. The most common businesses Spanish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, although RAKEZ supports almost any activity.

Why RAKEZ

From day one, one of the reasons our advice is to choose RAKEZ is its competitive pricing, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. 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. Spanish applicants benefit from the fact that RAKEZ already has many Spanish shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Spain paperwork and name formats instantly.

How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals in real time.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    We submit your preferred trade names to RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    In our experience, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence 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.

Documents required

To be clear, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals.

  • 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 UAE 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
  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Pricing

Pricing for RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals happen the same day they are ready.

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 RAKEZ company formation for Spanish nationals.

Frequently asked questions

How many visas can I get with a RAKEZ licence?

On the ground, 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.

How long does the RAKEZ licence take?

As a rule, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

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.

Do Spanish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for RAKEZ?

No. You can apply for the licence from Spain with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.

Can a Spanish citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?

Yes. Spanish nationals can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.

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