WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey helps founders compare Ras Al Khaimah mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. 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. To be clear, the most common businesses Turkish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, textiles and garments, food and beverage and furniture, although Ras Al Khaimah supports almost any activity. Just as important, turkish nationals are a growing community of traders, contractors and restaurateurs, especially in Dubai, so the Ras Al Khaimah authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Turkish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
To be clear, government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. A Ras Al Khaimah mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. GoldenKey has prepared Ras Al Khaimah files for Turkish customers in construction, textiles and garments, food and beverage and furniture, which means we know which Türkiye documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
On the ground, we select the correct activity codes from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) list and the legal form, typically a LLC or a sole establishment.
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. Nothing is submitted for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
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).
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. For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Türkiye authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Türkiye bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Türkiye if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- 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)
Pricing
In our experience, pricing for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
On the ground, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals and makes international pricing simple. As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, 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 Turkish nationals happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. In practice, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ras Al Khaimah licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
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 Turkish nationals.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
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 (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence?
In short, 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.
What is the difference between Ras Al Khaimah mainland and a free zone?
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.
Do Turkish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Türkiye with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Turkish citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes. Turkish nationals can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
