WhatsApp quoteA Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence, released 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. Day to day, choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. In short, external approvals for oil & gas services are: ADNOC or operator vendor registration; ICV certification. Oil & Gas Services in Ras Al Khaimah means equipment supply, inspection, maintenance and consultancy for energy companies, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
In short, ras Al Khaimah mainland licences are granted by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. 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. Put simply, for oil & gas services, Ras Al Khaimah offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
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, as a rule a LLC or a sole establishment. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
Crucially, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
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. For oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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
The document list for oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Company profile
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
Pricing
From day one, the figures below for oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and makes international pricing simple. Put simply, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ras Al Khaimah licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with oil & gas services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on a Ras Al Khaimah file.
Tell us about your plans for oil & gas services 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
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 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
Just as important, 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.
Are Ras Al Khaimah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Absolutely. 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 oil & gas services?
Importantly, oil & Gas Services is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Can I combine oil & gas services 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.
