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
Printing & Packaging on Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
Commercial printing, signage, labels and packaging production
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
Put simply, 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. 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. GoldenKey has licensed printing and packaging company businesses for clients in Ras Al Khaimah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Just as important, printing & Packaging in Ras Al Khaimah means commercial printing, signage, labels and packaging production, and it is licensed as an industrial activity.
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. Put simply, government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Day to day, ras Al Khaimah is a sensible home for printing & packaging because commercial printing, signage, labels and packaging production is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. The figures below for printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
From day one, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
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
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.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
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. If the authority raises a query on printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
From day one, 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).
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
As a rule, your Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. Your portal shows the status of this step for printing & packaging 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 FAQsCan a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes, it can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
For most clients, you cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
Are Ras Al Khaimah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
It can. 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.
Is printing & packaging allowed in Ras Al Khaimah?
It can. Printing & Packaging is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Civil defence; National Media Council for publishing print.
What approvals does printing & packaging need?
Civil defence; National Media Council for publishing print. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in RAK?
From day one, 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 printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Good to know
More about RAK
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland predictable. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, 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 request sit. Most of our Ras Al Khaimah customers come to us through referrals from other business owners, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for printing & packaging on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready.
