1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 10,450
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · RAS AL KHAIMAH
Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies on Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
Importing and distributing medicines, medical devices and healthcare consumables
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 3 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 3 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 8,250Renewal cost
About RAK
Why Ras Al Khaimah
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 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. From day one, typical examples of this activity include medical device distribution, pharmacy supply, consumables trading and medical equipment, which can in most cases sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. GoldenKey has licensed pharmaceutical trading company businesses for customers in Ras Al Khaimah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
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. As we tell every client, 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. Ras Al Khaimah is a sensible home for pharmaceutical & medical supplies because importing and distributing medicines, medical devices and healthcare consumables is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Just as important, all prices for pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for pharmaceutical & medical supplies 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.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 14,850
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 2,750
Annual renewalAED 8,250
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore business activities in RAK
RAK licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
Day to day, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Pharmacist licence
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
On the ground, 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.
- 2
Trade 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. For pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
- 4
Licence, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland in real time.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAK. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
In short, 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.
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.
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.
What approvals does pharmaceutical & medical supplies need?
For most clients, mOHAP and DHA or DOH. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is pharmaceutical & medical supplies allowed in Ras Al Khaimah?
It can. Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. MOHAP and DHA or DOH.
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Ready to start your business in RAK?
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Good to know
More about RAK
Why the UAE
Importantly, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. On the ground, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, 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. Day to day, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. In short, our quotations for pharmaceutical & medical supplies on Ras Al Khaimah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
