WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, 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. 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, typical examples of this activity include food processing, packaging, furniture production and plastics, which can usually sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. Just as important, external approvals for manufacturing & industrial are: civil defence, environment department, Ministry of Industry (for certain products).
Why Ras Al Khaimah
In our experience, government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Among the strengths of a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence are low licence and rent costs and Strong industrial base, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here. GoldenKey has licensed manufacturing & industrial in Ras Al Khaimah for customers ranging from solo business owners 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
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 manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Crucially, 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). Your portal shows the status of this step for manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland in real time.
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.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company paperwork for corporate shareholders
- Production process description
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. To be clear, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. On the ground, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for manufacturing & industrial on Ras Al Khaimah mainland in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
In practice, 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.
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.
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.
Which licence type covers manufacturing & industrial?
As we tell every client, manufacturing & Industrial is classified as a industrial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Can I combine manufacturing & industrial 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.
