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
Legal Consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
Advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal consultant (not court advocacy)
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
Importantly, 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. As a rule, typical examples of this activity include corporate legal consultancy, contract drafting, compliance advisory and arbitration support, which can usually sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. GoldenKey has licensed legal consultancy businesses for clients in Ras Al Khaimah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Just as important, jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak, drives adventure tourism. Among the strengths of a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence are low licence and rent costs and Strong industrial base, so local service businesses gravitate here. GoldenKey has licensed legal consultancy in Ras Al Khaimah for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, pricing for legal consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for legal consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
In practice, the document list for legal consultancy 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
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- 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
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Attested law degree
- 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
For most clients, we select the correct activity codes from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment. We keep a written record of this step so your file for legal consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is audit-ready.
- 2
Trade 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.
- 3
Office, 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). For legal consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 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.
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?
In practice, 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?
Put simply, 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.
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
Put simply, 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 approvals does legal consultancy need?
Importantly, legal Affairs Department (Dubai) or Ministry of Justice. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine legal consultancy 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.
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Good to know
More about RAK
Why the UAE
On the ground, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of legal consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah mainland predictable. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so legal consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah mainland no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled legal consultancy 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. Just as important, 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 application sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with legal consultancy on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
