WhatsApp quoteIn short, 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. A RAKEZ company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. In short, training institutes delivering certificates need KHDA (Dubai), ADEK (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's education authority approval. Online training and coaching businesses can typically operate on a standard professional licence. From day one, external approvals for education & training are: KHDA, ADEK or MOE depending on emirate and course type.
Why RAKEZ
Popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. 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.
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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Day to day, your trade name is reserved with the RAKEZ authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days. For opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
On the ground, once the RAKEZ licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
For opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder the issuing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- 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
- Curriculum outline
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport issued by Australia with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Australia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
The figures below for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder; 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Australian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a RAKEZ licence?
Importantly, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
Most RAKEZ licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.
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 as a rule the same.
Is education & training allowed in RAKEZ?
Yes, it can. Australians can own 100% of a training institute in the UAE. {brand} recommends RAKEZ for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Australian citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Yes. Australians can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
