You retain complete control of your business and equity without needing a local UAE sponsor or service agent.
Setup and renewal costs in RAKEZ are up to 50% lower than free zones in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Transfer 100% of your profits and capital back to your home country without currency restrictions.
UAE residents and business owners pay zero personal income tax on salaries, dividends or capital gains.
Register a mainland branch alongside your free zone licence to trade directly across the UAE market under a single setup.
Free zone entities with qualifying income can benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate under UAE tax regulations.
Zero capital controls or restrictions when moving funds out of the UAE.
Set up in RAKEZ Business Zone, Al Hamra, Al Ghail or Al Hulaila Industrial Zones, or the RAKEZ Academic Zone.
| What drives the cost | Indicative |
|---|---|
| Licence (0 visa, flexi-desk) | from AED 6,000 |
| Each visa allocation | adds to package |
| Office / warehouse / land | priced by size |
| Full package range | AED 6,000 – 25,000 |
For businesses involved in trading, importing, exporting and distributing goods.
Trade multiple product categories under one licence, subject to RAKEZ activity rules.
Manufacturing, assembling, processing and packaging activities within RAKEZ.
Individuals and businesses offering specialised professional services.
Eligible education-related activities, including training, teaching and consultancy.
Selling products or services through online platforms and digital channels.
Eligible media, production, marketing and related creative activities.
Independent contractors and specialists offering services under their own name, without a full company.
Built for large factories and heavy manufacturing, with large plots of land and direct gas, water and power connections.
Light to medium manufacturing and assembly, with ready-to-use warehouses and small office spaces.
Schools, universities and corporate training centres, with dedicated student visa support.
Heavy industrial production and shipping-heavy businesses, located next to Saqr Port for easy cargo logistics.
Freelancers, consultants and tech startups needing shared desks or small offices in the centre of the city.
Shared and private offices in a quieter location near RAK’s residential and resort areas, popular with creative and media companies.
Volume that keeps our process fast and our government relationships current.
Direct access to RAKEZ for approvals, amendments and renewals.
Corporate tax registration, VAT and contracts handled by the same team.
We prepare the file banks actually want to see and manage the application.
Between AED 6,000 and AED 25,000 depending on activity, facility and visa count. Most packages include a flexi-desk; visas and larger offices cost extra. We give fixed written quotes.
Yes. RAKEZ allows 100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor or service agent, for FZE, FZ-LLC and branch structures.
With dual licensing you can register a mainland branch alongside your free zone licence and trade directly across the UAE market.
Typically a few working days once documents are complete: initial approval and name reservation first, then licence issue after the facility agreement and fees.
Free Zone Establishment (one owner), Free Zone LLC (2–50 owners) and Branch Company (owned by a parent company). No minimum capital is required for a branch.
Free zone entities with qualifying income can benefit from the 0% corporate tax rate; other income is taxed at 9%. Every company must register with the FTA.
Tell us your activity, visa needs and facility — we will send a fixed, written RAKEZ quote. No obligation.
