From day one, 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. RAKEZ combines competitive pricing with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Norwegians are a community concentrated in energy, maritime and seafood trading, so the RAKEZ authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Norwegian applications every day and process them without hesitation. In our experience, training institutes delivering certificates need KHDA (Dubai), ADEK (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's education authority approval. Online training and coaching businesses can usually operate on a standard professional licence.
Why RAKEZ
One of the reasons we recommend RAKEZ is its competitive pricing, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. From day one, industrial zones with factory units from 200 sq m.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a training institute in the UAE as a Norwegian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
For most clients, we submit your preferred trade names to RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. If the authority raises a query on opening a training institute in the UAE as a Norwegian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
RAKEZ issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Documents required
In practice, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a training institute in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Curriculum outline
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A bank statement from your Norway bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a training institute in the UAE as a Norwegian 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 Norwegian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Importantly, 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 Norwegian founder and makes international pricing simple. To be clear, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a training institute in the UAE as a Norwegian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, most of our RAKEZ customers come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 Norwegian founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a training institute in the UAE as a Norwegian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a training institute in the UAE as a Norwegian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the RAKEZ licence take?
On the ground, once your documents are complete, the authority for most applicants issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a RAKEZ licence?
Day to day, 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.
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. Norwegians can own 100% of a training institute in the UAE. {brand} recommends RAKEZ for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
How long does the process take for Norwegian applicants?
Processing for Norwegians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Norway that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.


