WhatsApp quoteIn practice, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ras Al Khaimah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. In practice, 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. Typical examples of this activity include bullion trading, diamond wholesale, jewellery retail and refinery supply, which can usually sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. For most clients, external approvals for gold & jewellery trading are: Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Day to day, rAK DED and RAKEZ share a one-stop business centre. 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. GoldenKey has licensed gold & jewellery trading in Ras Al Khaimah for customers ranging from solo entrepreneurs to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs.
Step 2Trade 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for gold & jewellery trading 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
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 gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Attested parent-company paperwork for corporate shareholders
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- AML compliance program
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
Pricing
In practice, pricing for gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Day to day, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As we tell every client, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Put simply, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for gold & jewellery trading on Ras Al Khaimah mainland in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
In practice, 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 gold & jewellery trading allowed in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes, it can. Gold & Jewellery Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail.
Can I combine gold & jewellery trading with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
