On the ground, choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. GoldenKey helps entrepreneurs compare Ras Al Khaimah mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. In practice, for Spanish founders, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Madrid, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Spain, and English is the working language; Spanish-speaking advisers are available. Day to day, the most common businesses Spanish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, although Ras Al Khaimah supports almost any activity.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Crucially, rAK DED and RAKEZ share a one-stop business centre. As a rule, 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. GoldenKey has prepared Ras Al Khaimah files for Spanish clients in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, which means we know which Spain documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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, as a rule a LLC or a sole establishment. Your portal shows the status of this step for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals in real time.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
For most clients, 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.
Step 3Office, 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). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
Day to day, the document list for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport released by Spain with at least six months' validity
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
For most clients, all prices for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. As we tell every client, the figures below for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals 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
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 Spanish nationals no longer requires a local partner. On the ground, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, our quotations for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, most of our Ras Al Khaimah clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Just as important, 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 Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Spanish nationals.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
On the ground, 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.
How long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
Importantly, with supporting 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.
Are Ras Al Khaimah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes, 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.
Can a Spanish citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Absolutely. Spanish nationals can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Spanish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Spain with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.


