WhatsApp quoteChoosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Day to day, ras Al Khaimah is the emirate of industry and tourism — low costs, strong manufacturing and a booming hospitality scene, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. GoldenKey helps founders compare Ras Al Khaimah mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
As a rule, businesses that benefit most from Ras Al Khaimah mainland licensing include manufacturing, tourism, hospitality, construction materials and agriculture, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. 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. 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.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
Just as important, 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. Nothing is submitted for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Importantly, 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). We keep a written record of this step so your file for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is audit-ready.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
Crucially, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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.
About the Limited Liability Company (LLC)
A LLC can have one to fifty shareholders, trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and sponsor visas in proportion to its office space.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for international company owners. Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. From day one, 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 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
To be clear, tell us about your plans for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes — A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
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.
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 business 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.
