RAKEZ Free Zone Setup — The UAE’s Best Value With a Visa

RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) offers UAE company formation from 6,000 AED without a visa, or 12,000 AED with a residence visa — visa fees included. Strong for industrial, e-commerce, manufacturing and warehousing. 21,000+ companies, 50+ industries served.

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What is RAKEZ?

The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone is the merged Free Zone of Ras Al Khaimah emirate. With over 21,000 companies and serving 50+ industries, it is the UAE’s leading low-cost Free Zone for industrial, manufacturing, e-commerce and trading.

RAKEZ grants 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax and full profit repatriation. Its industrial parks offer the cheapest warehousing in the UAE — useful for stock-heavy e-commerce and light manufacturing.

RAKEZ Activities

RAKEZ supports 2,500+ business activities across these key sectors.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Food production, textiles, plastics, metals, packaging, building materials. Lowest industrial land rates in the UAE.

E-commerce & Trading

Online retail, drop-shipping, general trading, B2B distribution. Warehousing from AED 35/sqft/year.

Services & Consulting

Management consulting, marketing, IT services, training and HR consulting at entry-level prices.

Media & Education

RAK Academic Zone supports universities and vocational training. RAK Media Zone serves publishing, content and broadcasting.

RAKEZ Cost Overview & Visa Quotas

RAKEZ is the UAE’s best value once a residence visa is involved. Below are our 2026 packages.

License-only (0 visa) — 6,000 AED per year.
License + 1 visa — 12,000 AED all-in, visa fees included.
License + 2 visas — 15,500 AED all-in, visa fees included.
License + warehouse (industrial) — Starting from 30,000 AED with land plot.
Visa quotas — up to 6 visas standard; more with larger office or warehouse.
Office requirement — Flexi desk included; physical office optional.

Banking Access & Best Fit

RAKEZ trades premium banking access for unbeatable cost. Here’s the trade-off.

Banking access — fair. Digital banks (WIO, Mashreq NEOBiz) accept readily. Tier-1 banks take longer for RAK-based companies than Dubai-based.
Best for — e-commerce founders with inventory, light manufacturers, warehousing-driven businesses, cost-sensitive startups.
Not ideal for — high-end consulting needing premium Dubai address (Meydan), or trading firms needing tier-1 banking on day one (DMCC).
Compliance — same UAE rules apply: Corporate Tax registration, VAT if over AED 375,000. Our accounting team handles all FTA filings.

RAKEZ FAQ

How does RAKEZ compare to Dubai Free Zones?

RAKEZ is 20-40% cheaper than equivalent Dubai Free Zones. The trade-off: a Ras Al Khaimah registered address rather than Dubai, and slightly slower bank approvals with tier-1 institutions.

Can I sponsor my family on a RAKEZ visa?

Yes. RAKEZ investor and employment visas qualify for family sponsorship at the same UAE federal salary thresholds (AED 4,000+ for spouse, AED 20,000+ for parents).

Can I have a Dubai office on a RAKEZ license?

You can rent in Dubai as a tenant, but your registered office stays in Ras Al Khaimah for license purposes. Practically, many founders run RAKEZ-licensed businesses from anywhere in the UAE.

Is RAKEZ a Designated Free Zone for QFZP?

RAKEZ has Designated Free Zone status for QFZP-eligible activities. Meet the qualifying activity, substance and audit tests and qualifying income stays at 0% Corporate Tax. Our accounting team performs the assessment.

Compare with other zones on our Free Zones hub or see the Free Zone formation process.