WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ras Al Khaimah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for clients in Ras Al Khaimah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. IT & Software in Ras Al Khaimah means software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Importantly, rAK DED and RAKEZ share a one-stop business centre. On the ground, 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. For it & software, Ras Al Khaimah offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
Day to day, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
To be clear, 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
On the ground, your Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Documents required
Day to day, for it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
Pricing
In our experience, pricing for it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland predictable. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
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 it & software on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
With paperwork 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.
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?
Absolutely. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Which licence type covers it & software?
IT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does it & software need?
None beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
