1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 10,450
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · RAS AL KHAIMAH
Beauty Salon & Spa on Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
Ladies' or gents' salons, barbershops, spas and nail studios
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 3 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 3 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 8,250Renewal cost
About RAK
Why Ras Al Khaimah
In practice, choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ras Al Khaimah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Salons are mainland businesses tied to a physical unit approved by the municipality's public health section. Each therapist needs an occupational health card and the salon a hygiene approval. GoldenKey has licensed beauty salon businesses for customers in Ras Al Khaimah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
In our experience, ras Al Khaimah produces much of the Gulf's ceramics, cement and pharmaceuticals. Ras Al Khaimah mainland licences are granted by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Importantly, ras Al Khaimah is a sensible home for beauty salon & spa because ladies' or gents' salons, barbershops, spas and nail studios is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 14,850
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 2,750
Annual renewalAED 8,250
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
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Required documents
Documents required
For beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport photographs on a white background
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
We pick the precise activity codes from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) and obtains sector approvals where needed. We keep a written record of this step so your file for beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is audit-ready.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED).
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAK. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) usually issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Are Ras Al Khaimah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
What is the difference between Ras Al Khaimah mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
Which licence type covers beauty salon & spa?
To be clear, beauty Salon & Spa is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does beauty salon & spa need?
Municipality public health department. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in RAK?
Put simply, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about RAK
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. 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 beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Put simply, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with beauty salon & spa on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
