WhatsApp quoteSetting 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. 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. India is consistently among the UAE's top trading partners, and the CEPA agreement signed in 2022 removed duties on most goods flowing both ways, which gives Indian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their RAKEZ licence is issued. Training institutes delivering certificates need KHDA (Dubai), ADEK (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's education authority approval. Online training and coaching businesses can generally operate on a standard professional licence.
Why RAKEZ
As we tell every client, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo company owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
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
Your trade name is reserved with the RAKEZ authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. Nothing is submitted for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Indian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
For most clients, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with RAKEZ and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your RAKEZ licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For opening a training institute in the UAE as an Indian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
The document list for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Indian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Educational certificates attested by the India authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your India bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Pricing for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Indian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. As we tell every client, the figures below for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Indian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
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 an Indian founder. 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 Indian founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with opening a training institute in the UAE as an Indian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, 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 an Indian founder happen the same day they are ready. 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 an Indian founder.
Tell us about your plans for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Indian founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
Crucially, once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
Most RAKEZ licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence 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 usually the same.
Is education & training allowed in RAKEZ?
Yes. Indians can own 100% of a training institute in the UAE. {brand} recommends RAKEZ for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers education & training?
Day to day, education & Training is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
