WhatsApp quoteDay to day, 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. 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. The most common businesses Germans open through GoldenKey are in engineering, industrial machinery, automotive and renewable energy, although RAKEZ supports almost any activity. As we tell every client, for German founders, the UAE is around 6 hours from Berlin, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Germany, and English is the working language, and German-speaking advisers are available in Dubai.
Why RAKEZ
RAKEZ licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. Home to American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that RAKEZ lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the RAKEZ authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
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 issuing authority. For opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence 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
Just as important, the document list for opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Educational certificates attested by the Germany authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Germany bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Germany if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
From day one, use the table below to compare packages for opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder and makes international pricing simple. Day to day, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, we speak the languages our customers 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 a German founder. Importantly, our quotations for opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder happen the same day they are ready.
In our experience, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a training institute in the UAE as a German founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is education & training allowed in RAKEZ?
Yes. Germans 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 German citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
It can. Germans can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
