RAKEZ combines competitive pricing with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. RAKEZ is RAK's all-in-one economic zone — business, industrial and academic licences, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. As a rule, the Deira and Ajman textile markets re-export to Africa, Iran and Central Asia. Free zone warehouses in Ajman and SAIF Zone are the most economical way to hold bulk stock close to the ports. As a rule, typical examples of this activity include fabric wholesale, uniform supply, garment re-export and home textiles, which can usually sit together on one RAKEZ licence.
Why RAKEZ
Unlike some zones, RAKEZ does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. For textile & garments trading, RAKEZ offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. Nothing is submitted for textile & garments trading in RAKEZ until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As we tell every client, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with RAKEZ and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. Your portal shows the status of this step for textile & garments trading in RAKEZ in real time.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the RAKEZ licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of textile & garments trading in RAKEZ.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Customs code
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
Crucially, pricing for textile & garments trading in RAKEZ depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for textile & garments trading in RAKEZ; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for textile & garments trading in RAKEZ. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so textile & garments trading in RAKEZ no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for textile & garments trading in RAKEZ happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with textile & garments trading in RAKEZ, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your RAKEZ file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit.
In practice, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through textile & garments trading in RAKEZ step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working 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.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in RAKEZ?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in RAKEZ are generally the same.
Is textile & garments trading allowed in RAKEZ?
Absolutely. Textile & Garments Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories.
Which licence type covers textile & garments trading?
Textile & Garments Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


