WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ras Al Khaimah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. From day one, typical examples of this activity include inbound tour operator, outbound travel agency, visa and ticketing and destination management, which can usually sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. In practice, external approvals for travel & tourism agency are: DET (Dubai), DCT (Abu Dhabi) or local tourism authority; IATA for ticketing.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Crucially, among the strengths of a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence are low licence and rent costs and Strong industrial base, so local service businesses gravitate here. 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. On the ground, for travel & tourism agency, Ras Al Khaimah offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
To be clear, 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is audit-ready.
Step 2Trade 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
On the ground, the memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED). Your portal shows the status of this step for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland in real time.
Step 4Licence, 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.
Documents required
In short, the document list for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Attested parent-company supporting documents for corporate shareholders
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Tourism department approval
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
Pricing
The figures below for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for travel & tourism agency on Ras Al Khaimah mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
From day one, 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.
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.
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.
Which licence type covers travel & tourism agency?
Importantly, travel & Tourism Agency is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does travel & tourism agency need?
DET (Dubai), DCT (Abu Dhabi) or local tourism authority; IATA for ticketing. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
