Ras Al Khaimah Free Zones
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) offers cost-effective company setup with strong industrial and logistics options. Below are realistic costs, timelines, and popular free zones.
Why choose Ras Al Khaimah free zones
- Budget-friendly license packages and facilities
- Industrial and logistics capacity (warehouses, land plots)
- Practical processing with familiar banking
- Strategic access to Northern Emirates and ports
- Good fit for trading, manufacturing, services
Typical setup costs
Setup process & timeline
- Name reservation & initial approval (1–3 working days)
- License issuance & company documents (2–5 working days)
- Establishment card / immigration setup (1–2 working days)
- E-visa, medical test, Emirates ID (about 1–2 weeks after entry)
Required documents
- Passport copy and recent photo
- UAE entry stamp or e-visa (if applicable)
- Proposed activities and company name options
- CV/degree for regulated activities (if required by zone)
- Desk/office agreement if higher visa quota is needed
Zones in Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)
Unified free zone with clusters for services, trading, and manufacturing.
Starting from: AED 6,000+
Popular: general trading license (soon) ecommerce license (soon) industrial license (soon)
RAK Maritime City
Port-proximate facilities for logistics, marine services and trading.
Starting from: AED 9,500+
Popular: import export license (soon) logistics services (soon) warehousing (soon)
RAK ICC (Offshore)
Offshore company registry for holding and international structuring (no visas).
Starting from: AED 5,000+
Popular: holding company (soon) investment holding (soon)
FAQs
Which RAK zone suits manufacturing?
RAKEZ offers dedicated industrial clusters, warehousing and land options.
Can I open a bank account with a RAK company?
Yes—banks are familiar with RAKEZ and RAK Maritime City; requirements vary by activity/shareholder profile.
Is a physical office mandatory?
Desk/shared office is often fine for 1–3 visas; certain activities or higher visa quotas may require dedicated space.
Related guides
- General Trading License (soon)
- E-Commerce License (soon)
- Industrial/Manufacturing License (soon)
📅 Last updated: September 2025