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
Ras Al Khaimah free zone licence cost compared
Cheapest entry licence first, so you can see which zone fits before reading the detail.
| Free zone | Entry licence | Visas | Setup time | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ | AED 6,500 - 30,000 | 0 - 6 | 3 - 10 working days | trading, services, industrial |
| RAKAFZ | AED 7,000 - 22,000 | 0 - 6 | 3 - 10 working days | trading, logistics, services |
| RAK ICC | AED 8,000 - 20,000 | none | 2 - 7 working days | holding, asset holding, ip holding |
| RAKMC | AED 12,000 - 40,000 | 1 - 6 | 7 - 20 working days | marine, logistics, bulk handling |
| RAK DAO | AED 12,000 - 45,000 | 0 - 6 | 10 - 45 working days | crypto, web3, digital assets |
Indicative ranges for planning, not quotes, and not confirmed with the authorities. The licence fee and the office fee are charged separately — ask for an itemised quote, and compare the two-year total, because renewal is typically 85 to 100% of the year-one fee.
See also: compare all UAE free zones · how many visas each option gives you · cheapest free zones in the UAE.
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+
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RAK Maritime City
Port-proximate facilities for logistics, marine services and trading.
Starting from: AED 9,500+
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RAK ICC (Offshore)
Offshore company registry for holding and international structuring (no visas).
Starting from: AED 5,000+
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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.
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