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
E-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
Selling physical or digital products online through your own store or marketplaces such as Amazon.ae and Noon
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
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. A Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence, issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. In practice, typical examples of this activity include Shopify store, Amazon FBA seller, Noon marketplace seller and dropshipping, which can usually sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. GoldenKey has licensed e-commerce business businesses for clients in Ras Al Khaimah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
From day one, 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. 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. Ras Al Khaimah is a sensible home for e-commerce because selling physical or digital products online through your own store or marketplaces such as Amazon.ae and Noon is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Crucially, the figures below for e-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for e-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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
Explore business activities in RAK
RAK licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
From day one, the document list for e-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- 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 reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), including any external approvals your activity needs. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to e-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
Day to day, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
- 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 e-commerce 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 FAQsWhat 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.
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.
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.
Is e-commerce allowed in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes. E-commerce is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Payment gateway onboarding needs a UAE bank account and the trade licence.
What approvals does e-commerce need?
Payment gateway onboarding needs a UAE bank account and the trade licence. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Ready to start your business in RAK?
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss e-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Good to know
More about RAK
Why the UAE
Put simply, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for e-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and makes international pricing simple. Importantly, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of e-commerce on Ras Al Khaimah mainland predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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. Most of our Ras Al Khaimah clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. As we tell every client, 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 file sit.
