WhatsApp quoteImportantly, choosing Ras Al Khaimah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. 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. existing residents can generally set up faster because Emirates ID and local address proof are already in place, which gives Emirati entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ras Al Khaimah licence is issued. UAE nationals and residents are local entrepreneurs and existing residents who want a second business, a free zone licence or an offshore holding structure, so the Ras Al Khaimah authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Emirati applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ras Al Khaimah
Popular districts for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland office include Al Nakheel, Al Dhait, Al Hamra, Al Marjan Island and Al Qusaidat, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. 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. Many Emirati founders run Ras Al Khaimah companies alongside an existing business in United Arab Emirates, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents in real time.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
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).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence is granted, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. For Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A passport issued by United Arab Emirates with at least six months' validity
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the United Arab Emirates authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
Pricing
Just as important, the figures below for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. From day one, use the table below to compare packages for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents; 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Day to day, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents. Just as important, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Ras Al Khaimah file. Importantly, 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.
If you would like a written quotation for Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation for UAE nationals and residents, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ras Al Khaimah mainland company formation take?
In our experience, with papers and a tenancy contract ready, the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) nine times out of ten 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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?
As a rule, 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.
Do UAE nationals and residents need a UAE visa before applying for Ras Al Khaimah?
No — You can apply for the licence from United Arab Emirates with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Emirati citizen own 100% of a company in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes — UAE nationals and residents can own the full share capital of a Ras Al Khaimah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
