In our experience, choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. A mainland company in Ras Al Khaimah can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. In short, payments between Japan and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Japanese yen (JPY) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Japanese business profiles. GoldenKey has Japanese clients from Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Japan and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
To be clear, ras Al Khaimah mainland licences are granted by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. GoldenKey has prepared Ras Al Khaimah files for Japanese clients in automotive, trading, energy and engineering, which means we know which Japan paperwork need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
To be clear, 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
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED).
Step 4Licence, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals.
Documents required
The document list for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- A passport issued by Japan with at least six months' validity
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
Pricing
All prices for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals. For most clients, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, we speak the languages our customers 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 Japanese nationals. Just as important, 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. Put simply, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Ras Al Khaimah file.
Crucially, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Japanese nationals in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
Importantly, with papers 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.
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 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.
Do Japanese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
No. You can apply for the licence from Japan with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Japanese citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes — Japanese nationals can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.


