WhatsApp quoteImportantly, mainland company formation in Ras Al Khaimah is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. A 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. Just as important, payments between Norway and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Norwegian krone (NOK) transfers settle without delay and UAE banks are familiar with Norwegian business profiles. Norwegians are a community concentrated in energy, maritime and seafood trading, so the Ras Al Khaimah authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Norwegian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Day to day, government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Crucially, jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak, drives adventure tourism. Norwegian applicants benefit from the fact that Ras Al Khaimah already has many Norwegian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Norway documents and name formats instantly.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
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. For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED). We keep a written record of this step so your file for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians is audit-ready.
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
As we tell every client, the document list for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A police clearance certificate from Norway if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Attested parent-company papers for corporate shareholders
- A passport issued by Norway with at least six months' validity
Pricing
Importantly, the figures below for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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 Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians a route to relocation as well as a business decision. In our experience, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, most of our Ras Al Khaimah clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. In short, our quotations for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Norwegians.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Norwegians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
From day one, 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 I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
For most clients, 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.
Can a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company trade in other emirates?
Absolutely. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Can a Norwegian citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Absolutely. Norwegians can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Norway and the UAE?
On the ground, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Norway is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
