In practice, 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. In practice, choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. the UAE has become the principal international business hub for Russian-speaking entrepreneurs relocating operations abroad, which gives Russian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ras Al Khaimah licence is released. Payments between Russia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Russian rouble (RUB) transfers settle fast and UAE banks are familiar with Russian business profiles.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
On the ground, among the strengths of a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence are low licence and rent costs and Strong industrial base, and for that reason local service businesses gravitate here. 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 business days. Russian applicants benefit from the fact that Ras Al Khaimah already has many Russian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Russia documents and name formats instantly.
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, generally a LLC or a sole establishment.
Step 2Trade 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. Nothing is submitted for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In short, the Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. Nothing is submitted for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
As a rule, for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Educational certificates attested by the Russia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A passport issued by Russia with at least six months' validity
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, 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 application sit. Crucially, 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. Put simply, 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 Russians happen the same day they are ready.
Tell us about your plans for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Russians and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Can a Russian citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes. Russians can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Russians need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
No. You can apply for the licence from Russia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.


