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
Sole Establishment in Ras Al Khaimah
A mainland business owned by one individual with unlimited liability
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
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. A Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence, issued 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. Choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought.
In short, rAK DED and RAKEZ share a one-stop business centre. In practice, 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. Among the strengths of a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence are low licence and rent costs and Strong industrial base, which is why local service businesses gravitate here.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In our experience, pricing for a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. On the ground, all prices for a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- 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
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland in real time.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
In short, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full request with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED).
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. We keep a written record of this step so your file for a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is audit-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAK. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
For most clients, 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 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?
Put simply, 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.
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
Day to day, the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
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.
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Good to know
More about RAK
About the Sole Establishment
Common for professional services on the mainland; foreign owners of professional sole establishments appoint a local service agent rather than a partner.
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for international founders. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. On the ground, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for a Sole Establishment on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
