WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, mainland company formation in Ras Al Khaimah is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. In practice, 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. The most common businesses Croatians open through GoldenKey are in hospitality, yachting, IT services and sports management, although Ras Al Khaimah supports almost any activity. GoldenKey has Croatian clients from Zagreb, Split and Rijeka, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Croatia and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
As we tell every client, rAK DED and RAKEZ share a one-stop business centre. Just as important, ras Al Khaimah mainland licences are released by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Many Croatian founders run Ras Al Khaimah companies alongside an existing business in Croatia, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We select the correct activity codes from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
Importantly, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), together with any external approvals the activity requires. If the authority raises a query on Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
For most clients, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Attested parent-company supporting documents for corporate shareholders
- A passport issued by Croatia with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Croatia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, pricing for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians for international business owners. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians predictable.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. To be clear, 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.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Croatians, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
Day to day, 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.
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) in most cases issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Croatia and the UAE?
Yes, it can. The UAE and Croatia have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
Can a Croatian citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes, it can. Croatians can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
