WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ras Al Khaimah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection business owners used to have. 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 Filipino customers from Manila, Cebu and Davao, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Philippines and how to attest them for the UAE. The most common businesses Filipinos open through GoldenKey are in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, although Ras Al Khaimah supports almost any activity.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
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. Crucially, government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. GoldenKey has prepared Ras Al Khaimah files for Filipino clients in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, which means we know which Philippines documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
For most clients, 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.
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. For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
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).
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos is audit-ready.
Documents required
From day one, the document list for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A passport issued by Philippines with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Philippines if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Pricing
In our experience, all prices for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. For most clients, the figures below for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
To be clear, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos and makes international pricing simple. In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
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 Filipinos happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As a rule, we will tell you plainly if Ras Al Khaimah is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
If you would like a written quotation for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Filipinos, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
With supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) normally issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
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.
Do Filipinos need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
No. You can apply for the licence from Philippines with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Philippines and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Philippines have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
