What it is
Lower cost setup with real industrial weight
RAKEZ covers more than 35 square kilometers in Ras Al Khaimah and supports services, trading, and light to medium manufacturing. Setup and annual renewal fees run well below comparable Dubai zones. Premises options stretch from flexi desk to warehouse and land plot. Ownership is 100% foreign. RAKEZ is widely used by trading companies, consultants, and manufacturers who want UAE-grade licensing without Dubai pricing.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to live operations — RAKEZ, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Scoping and alignment
We confirm activities, shareholders, manager, and premises plan. Name and initial approval are filed.
Drafting and attestations
We prepare incorporation forms, arrange signing, and handle activity approvals where required.
Premises and licensing
We secure your flexi desk, office, or warehouse, registered against the license. RAKEZ issues the trade license and establishment card.
Go live
You receive a bank-ready documentation pack. We support account opening, register for VAT where it applies, and start visas.
DOCUMENTATION
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passport copies and UAE entry or visa pages for all owners, directors, and authorized signatories.
Contact and address
Current residential address and contact details for each shareholder and key manager.
Corporate shareholders
Legalized company documents, a clear structure chart, and a board resolution approving the RAKEZ setup.
Business profile
Activities, target markets, and operational outline including any manufacturing or storage requirements.
Premises and visa needs
Flexi desk, office, or warehouse agreement in RAKEZ sized to your visa quota and operations.
Authorization
Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can file, follow up, and collect approvals from RAKEZ and related authorities.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Name reservation, initial approval, license, establishment card, and immigration file. RAKEZ pricing is among the most competitive in the UAE for both setup and renewal.
VAT
Register for VAT when taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500 if you want to reclaim input VAT on imports and operations earlier.
Premises
Flexi desk, office, or warehouse sized to your visa quota and operations.
Corporate tax
RAKEZ entities follow UAE corporate tax rules. Standard rates apply on taxable income, currently 0% up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold, subject to future changes in law. Qualifying free zone income may benefit from the 0% rate where the substance and other conditions are met.
Professional services
Advisory on zone choice, legal form, drafting, attestations, and a bank-ready documentation pack, all on a fixed transparent fee.
COMPLIANCE
Stay compliant, protect your status
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
WHY TAKWEEN
Cost discipline without cutting corners
RAKEZ saves money on fees. We make sure you do not give it back through banking delays or rework by submitting a file that meets UAE banking standards.
Clear activity story
We explain your business model, main customers and suppliers, and typical transaction flows so bank risk teams understand the business.
Source of funds clarity
We compile shareholder background, capital origin, and major contracts into a concise pack that fits UAE banking expectations.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add activities, facilities, or new markets.
24/7 Support
On call for status checks and escalations with the zone, banks, and immigration so your project does not stall on paperwork.
FAQS
Straight answers to common questions
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Tell us your activities and your premises plan. We will confirm the steps, run the filings, and hand you a bank-ready pack.