WhatsApp quoteJust as important, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ras Al Khaimah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection business owners used to have. In short, choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Danish shipping and logistics groups are major operators at Jebel Ali and across the Gulf, which gives Danish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ras Al Khaimah licence is issued. In practice, danes are a design-led community active in logistics, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy, so the Ras Al Khaimah authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Danish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah mainland licences are issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days (Monday to Friday). Businesses that benefit most from Ras Al Khaimah mainland licensing include manufacturing, tourism, hospitality, construction materials and agriculture, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Many Danish entrepreneurs run Ras Al Khaimah companies alongside an existing business in Denmark, 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, generally a LLC or a sole establishment.
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. For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full file with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. If the authority raises a query on Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
As we tell every client, for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- A passport issued by Denmark with at least six months' validity
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- A police clearance certificate from Denmark if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A bank statement from your Denmark bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
All prices for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes 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 Danes for international founders. Put simply, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on a Ras Al Khaimah file. As a rule, after your Ras Al Khaimah licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Danes.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
For most clients, 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.
What is the difference between Ras Al Khaimah mainland and a free zone?
In short, 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.
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.
Do Danes need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Denmark with scanned supporting documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Denmark and the UAE?
From day one, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Denmark is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
