Issuing a new membership

Registration of the companies and enterprises located in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in addition to the free zone companies which desire to have the membership of the Chamber and get benefit from the services provided therein.

Steps to Obtain Service

Filling in the registration application and attaching the required documents
Payment of due fees
Receive the membership certificate

Service Conditions

Required Documents

Documents required for all membership procedures:

Filling in the registration application
A copy of the passport, and a copy of the Family Book for the local applicant (if any)
Copy of the passports of the responsible manager or the foreign partners (if any)
UAE ID cards of the license related parties
Approval of other government agencies according to the activity
The original lease contract certified by the Municipality Department, and a copy of the ownership of the property (after the approval of control and follow-up department on the site)
Filling in the investor signature form and signing thereon.

Additional Documents as per License Type:

Individual enterprise

Academic certificates and previous practical experience of the licensee or responsible director (if the activity requires thereof)

Service Agent enterprise (Professional - Commercial):

No objection letter from the sponsor certified by the Chamber of Commerce (if necessary)
Approval of activities commensurate with the service agent.
Ratification of the service agent contract by the notary public.

Civil Works Company:

No objection letter from the sponsor certified by the Chamber of Commerce (if necessary)
Approval of other government agencies as per the activity.
Ratification of the partnership contract by the notary public.

Limited partnership:

Proof of capital by letter from a bank or a budget from a certified auditor as requested by the Department of Economic Development.
A letter of no objection to the foreign partners, authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce, if it is not the same as the enterprise in which it operates
Ratification of the partnership contract by the notary public in the Department of Economic Development
Ratification of the partnership contract by the Ministry of Economy.

Partnership:

Ratification of the partnership contract by the notary public in the Department of Economic Development
Ratification of the partnership contract by the Ministry of Economy

A limited liability company:

Copies of passports of all partners with details of residence / visa - for expatriates - and photocopies of identity cards for UAE nationals.
Copy of the passport of the responsible manager (if not a partner)
Proof of capital in the case of (limited liability companies) by a letter from a bank or a budget from an accredited auditor
Non-objection letter to the foreign partners authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce (if not in the enterprise in which it operates)
Ratification of the partnership contract by the notary public
Ratification of the partnership contract by the Ministry of Economy

Joint stock Company (Public - Private):

Approval of the Ministry of Economy (in the case of private contribution), approval by the Securities and Commodities Authority (in case of Public Joint stock Company)
A copy of the feasibility study of the project
A list of the members of the Board of Directors, including the date and place of birth, the job and the signature approval form
Ratification of the partnership contract by the notary public
Ratification of the partnership contract by the Ministry of Economy

Procedures for opening branches for local companies and enterprises:

Letter from the enterprise or company to open the branch and assign a director of the branch
Copy of the economic license of the head office, and statement of partners in the case of partnership
Copy of the Memorandum of Association of the parent company in case of partnership
Academic certificates and practical experience prior to the license holder or the responsible manager (if the activity requires) in the case of the individual enterprise.
The company's capital (if the activity requires) or its legal form
No objection letter from the sponsor certified by the Chamber of Commerce (if necessary)

Procedures for opening branches of Gulf companies:

Letter from the enterprise or company of the branch opening and appointment of a director of the branch
A copy of the economic license approved by the Embassy of the license nationality, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates
Copy of the contract of incorporation approved by the Embassy of the license nationality, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Procedures for opening branches of foreign companies:

Preliminary approval by the Ministry of Economy in Ras Al Khaimah
A letter from the Foundation or company to open the branch and assign a branch manager, and a copy of his passport with details of residence/ visa/ entry stamp
No objection letter from the sponsor certified by the Chamber of Commerce (if necessary)
Copy of the economic license translated and approved by the Embassy of the nationality of the partners, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Copy of the contract of incorporation certified, translated and approved by the Embassy of the nationality of the partners, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
The presence of a local person serving as a service agent for the license, a copy of his/her passport and identity card

Opening Free Zone License Branch:

The First case: If a free zone branch is opened, the company in the free zone shall be considered a foreign branch. A local agent contract shall be authenticated between the company and the service agent at the notary public.
The second case: the establishment of a limited liability company between the partners with the Free Zone is a license to a limited and independent company
Preliminary approval by the Ministry of Economy to open a foreign company (for the first case)
Approval of the free zone to open a branch or enter a partner
Copy of the license of the company or parent company
Copy of the Memorandum of Association of the parent company (if any)
The authorized signatory of the company "the authorized director", and a copy of his/her passport with the details of the residence
A service agent has been attested by the notary public (for the first case) or an incorporation contract (for the second case)
No objection letter from the sponsor certified by the Chamber of Commerce (if necessary)
A record or decision of the company certified by the notary public