WhatsApp quoteCrucially, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ras Al Khaimah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. A mainland company in Ras Al Khaimah can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. To be clear, ras Al Khaimah is the emirate of industry and tourism — low costs, strong manufacturing and a booming hospitality scene, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. A Ras Al Khaimah mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. Popular districts for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland office include Al Nakheel, Al Dhait, Al Hamra, Al Marjan Island and Al Qusaidat, each with different rent levels and customer footfall.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
On the ground, 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.
Step 2Trade 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full request with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. We keep a written record of this step so your file for a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is audit-ready.
Documents required
On the ground, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Attested parent-company papers for corporate shareholders
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
Pricing
From day one, use the table below to compare packages for a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Importantly, the figures below for a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,500 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
About the Civil Company
Civil companies are owned by professionals practising the licensed activity and are popular for clinics, engineering firms and consultancies.
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Ras Al Khaimah licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. On the ground, we will tell you plainly if Ras Al Khaimah is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. To be clear, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ras Al Khaimah file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
From day one, if you would like a written quotation for a Civil Company on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How 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 working 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.
Can a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Ras Al Khaimah mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
