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
Real Estate Brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
Brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers
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
GoldenKey helps founders compare Ras Al Khaimah mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. 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. For most clients, typical examples of this activity include residential sales brokerage, leasing agency and property management, which can in most cases sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. As we tell every client, brokerage is a regulated mainland activity. In Dubai the company and each agent must be registered with RERA, and brokers sit a Dubai Real Estate Institute exam. Free zone licences cannot broker mainland property.
In practice, 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. To be clear, 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. GoldenKey has licensed real estate brokerage in Ras Al Khaimah for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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
As a rule, the document list for real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
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
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- As we tell every client, rERA or local land department approval
- 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 visaif applicable
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
As a rule, we select the correct activity codes from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) list and the legal form, generally a LLC or a sole establishment. Nothing is submitted for real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 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.
- 3
Office, 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). For real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Day to day, the Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAK. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan I convert my free zone company to a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
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.
What is the difference between Ras Al Khaimah mainland and a free zone?
Crucially, 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?
Absolutely. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Can I combine real estate brokerage 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.
Is real estate brokerage allowed in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes — Real Estate Brokerage is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. RERA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's land department.
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Good to know
More about RAK
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and makes international pricing simple. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for international business owners.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, every Ras Al Khaimah package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. Just as important, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled real estate brokerage on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
