WhatsApp quoteA Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence, granted 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. 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 has Dutch clients from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague, and our consultants understand the supporting documents released in Netherlands and how to attest them for the UAE. For most clients, the most common businesses Dutch nationals open through GoldenKey are in logistics, agri-tech, water technology and trading, although Ras Al Khaimah supports almost any activity.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
In practice, government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. To be clear, jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak, drives adventure tourism. For Dutch nationals, the practical advantages of Ras Al Khaimah are the ease of travel between Netherlands and the UAE, English is used universally in both business cultures, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
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. For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
In our experience, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. Nothing is submitted for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
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.
Documents required
Day to day, gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals.
- Attested parent-company paperwork for corporate shareholders
- Passport photographs on a white background
- A police clearance certificate from Netherlands if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport issued by Netherlands with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Netherlands authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Pricing
Pricing for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing 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's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals predictable.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients 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 Dutch nationals. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals 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 file sit.
From day one, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Dutch nationals, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
Crucially, 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.
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) usually issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). 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 long does the process take for Dutch applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for Dutch nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Netherlands that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a Dutch citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Absolutely. Dutch nationals can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
