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 British nationals
Guide for British founders · around 7 hours from London
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 combines competitive pricing with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why 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. For most clients, for British founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from London, the UAE is 3 to 4 hours ahead of the UK depending on daylight saving, and English is the working language of UAE business, so there is no language barrier. British nationals are a well-established community of more than 100,000 residents, concentrated in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so the RAKEZ authority, the banks and the immigration officers see British applications every day and process them without hesitation.
As a rule, popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. For most clients, one of the reasons our advice is to choose RAKEZ is its competitive pricing, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. British applicants benefit from the fact that RAKEZ already has many British shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise United Kingdom papers and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
On the ground, pricing for RAKEZ company formation for British nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. From day one, the figures below for RAKEZ company formation for British nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority 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 2026-10-24.
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
In practice, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of RAKEZ company formation for British nationals.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your United Kingdom bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from United Kingdom 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
Crucially, 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. Nothing is submitted for RAKEZ company formation for British nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the RAKEZ authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. We keep a written record of this step so your file for RAKEZ company formation for British nationals is audit-ready.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, once the RAKEZ licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAKEZ. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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 customers for most applicants, 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 I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
As we tell every client, most RAKEZ licences can be issued 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 residence visa is handled.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a RAKEZ company?
Yes, RAKEZ companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can a British citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes. British nationals can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for British applicants?
On the ground, processing for British nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from United Kingdom that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about RAKEZ
Why the UAE
To be clear, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so RAKEZ company formation for British nationals no longer requires a local partner. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for RAKEZ company formation for British nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, 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. In our experience, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your RAKEZ licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. We will tell you plainly if RAKEZ is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
