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Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah Economic Zone

RAKEZ Company Setup

Industrial-strength value an hour from Dubai.

Ownership
100% foreign
Setup time
3 to 7 working days
Licence cost
from AED 6,500
Visas
High quotas with facilities

RAKEZ consolidates Ras Al Khaimah's economic zones under one authority serving over 20,000 companies across industrial parks, business centres and academic zones. Manufacturing is the standout: power, land and labour accommodation cost fractions of Dubai rates, which is why factories from building materials to food processing cluster here.

Services and trading licences are similarly aggressive on price, and RAK's port plus the one-hour run to Dubai keep logistics workable. For industrial projects, or any business where unit economics beat address prestige, RAKEZ is usually the sharpest pencil in the UAE.

Who RAKEZ suits

  • Manufacturing and processing plants
  • Cost-driven trading companies
  • Startups on minimal budgets
  • Businesses serving the Northern Emirates

Why choose RAKEZ

  • Among the lowest licence and facility costs in the UAE
  • Serious industrial land, power and warehousing
  • Staff accommodation within the zones
  • Access to RAK Port and Saqr Port for bulk cargo
  • 0% corporate tax available for qualifying zone income

RAKEZ frequently asked questions

How much is a RAKEZ licence?

Entry service and trading licences start around AED 6,500 to AED 12,000 first year. Industrial setups price on land or warehouse plus utilities, still typically 30 to 50% below comparable Dubai facilities.

Is RAKEZ too far from Dubai?

RAK town is roughly 60 to 75 minutes from Dubai by road. Businesses that visit clients in Dubai a few times a week manage easily; daily-commute retail operations generally do not, and we advise accordingly based on your operating pattern.

Why do manufacturers choose RAKEZ?

Land lease rates, electricity tariffs and labour accommodation costs are among the lowest in the country, and the authority is genuinely fast on industrial approvals. For margin-sensitive production, those inputs decide the business case.

Does RAKEZ offer dual free zone and mainland options?

Yes, RAKEZ administers both free zone and non-free-zone (local) licences under one roof, so a structure can hold a free zone entity for exports alongside a local licence for onshore UAE sales. We design which side each revenue stream sits on.

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