WhatsApp quoteRAKEZ issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ras Al Khaimah, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through RAKEZ company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. In practice, typical examples of this activity include corporate training, language institute, online coaching and vocational training, which can in most cases sit together on one RAKEZ licence. the UAE is Italy's largest export market in the Gulf, especially for food, fashion, machinery and interiors, which gives Italian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their RAKEZ licence is issued.
Why RAKEZ
Put simply, unlike some zones, RAKEZ does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is released. On the ground, one of the reasons we recommend RAKEZ is its competitive pricing, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running.
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Just as important, 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the RAKEZ authority and obtains initial approval, typically within one to two working days (Monday to Friday). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Just as important, once the RAKEZ licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
For opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder the registrar asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank statement from your Italy bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
All prices for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Importantly, the figures below for opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder for international founders. For most clients, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
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 Italian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 Italian founder.
Day to day, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a training institute in the UAE as an Italian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in RAKEZ?
Put simply, 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 residency visa is processed.
Can I add more activities to my RAKEZ licence later?
Yes, it can. 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 paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is education & training allowed in RAKEZ?
Yes. Italians can own 100% of a training institute in the UAE. {brand} recommends RAKEZ for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
What approvals does education & training need?
KHDA, ADEK or MOE depending on emirate and course type. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
