Business
Start Your Business in RAKEZ
A supportive business hub
Based in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, RAKEZ is one of the leading investment hubs in the UAE that offers customizable solutions to free zone and non-free zone businesses. From freelancers and startups to SMEs and industrialists, the economic zone’s multinational community of over 14,500 companies is flourishing in over 50 industries.
RAKEZ Zones
RAKEZ Zones
Ideal environment for your business
RAKEZ offers six dedicated zones catering to all business requirements.
Al Ghail Industrial Zone
Ideal choice for establishing large-scale industrial manufacturing enterprises
Al Hamra Industrial Zone
A modern magnate for light industries as well as heavy industry projects
Al Hulaila Industrial Zone
For businesses that are more on the heavier side of industrial manufacturing
RAKEZ Academic Zone
Home of qualified international educational institutions and service providers
RAKEZ Media Zone
The playground of creative firms and professionals across various media segments
RAKEZ Business Zone
A modern zone at the heart of the city, comprising first-class business centres.
Benefits of starting a business in RAKEZ
Based in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, RAKEZ is one of the leading investment hubs in the UAE that offers solutions to free zone and non-free zone businesses. From freelancers and startups to SMEs and industrialists, the economic zone’s multinational community of over 14,500 companies is flourishing in over 50 industries.
Benefits of investing at RAKEZ
- - Free zone and non-free zone entity formations
- - 100% foreign ownership
- - Fast and efficient business set-up processes
- - Wide-ranging business and industrial facilities
- - Provision to build on-site staff and labour accommodation
- - One-stop shop for all government services
- - Self-service customer portal
- - Connectivity to major logistical hubs and multi-lane superhighways
- - Accessibility via an international spread of regional offices
- - Easy access to markets across MENA, Europe, and Asia regions
Facilities for Lease
Legal Entities
RAKEZ uniquely offers the option to choose to set up your company as a free zone or non-free zone entity:
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Legal Entities
There are several kinds of legal entities from which you can choose:
Free Zone Entity
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC)
- 1-50 shareholders
Non-Free Zone Entity
- Individual Establishment
- Sole owner
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- 2-50 shareholders
Branches
- Branch of a UAE-Based Company
- Companies incorporated in UAE (including free zones)
- Branch of a Foreign Company
- Companies incorporated outside the UAE
Business Licences
LICENCE TYPES
RAKEZ offers a wide variety of Licences types covering an array of activities:
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Commercial
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Trading in services and goods
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Educational
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Opening an education-related institution or consultancy company
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E-commerce
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Trading in goods and services via electronic means
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General trading
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Trading in multiple goods
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Individual / professional
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One owner with one activity in a specific specialty or expertise
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Industrial
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Manufacturing, importing, packaging and exporting products
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Media
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Operating media-related business activities
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For individuals who provide professional services
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Service
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Conducting services or consultancies across any industry |
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Freelancer permit
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For professionals in the fields of media and education
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Getting Started
Setting up your business at RAKEZ is quick and easy. In just three steps, you will have your licence in only a matter of days.
- Customise Your Package
With the help of RAKEZ’s Business Development professionals, you will select your suitable legal entity, licence type and facility.
- Submit Application & Documents
RAKEZ’s Business Development professionals will guide you from filling out your application all throughout submission, ensuring that all requirements are met.
- Receive Your Business Licence
Your licence along with your registration set and bank letter will be issued upon completion of the licensing formality, then the visa application process will start.
For more information, please visit www.rakez.com .
Services and Visas
- Client Services
RAKEZ provides a variety of services designed in one-stop shop service centres where you can accomplish your tasks all in one place.
- New Company Set-Up Services
RAKEZ provides all you need to start a business in the UAE. Its expert team and simplified set-up process make it easier and faster to get your licence.
- Licensing & Renewals Services
RAKEZ’s reliable licensing team processes new licence applications, business licence renewal, business licence or share amendment, and more.
- Government Services
RAKEZ serves as a focal point to various government-related entities, allowing you to process various governmental applications in one place.
- Leasing Services
RAKEZ’s professional leasing team provides services related to facilities, such as expansions and downsizing, and leasing staff and labour accommodations.
- Mazeed Services
RAKEZ MAZEED Services provides a multitude of value-added services, such as document attestation and legal translations, logistics, recruitment, and procurement.
Local, Regional and International Offices
RAKEZ has business and service centres in three different locations in the UAE, in addition to international offices in Germany and India.
- Headquarters
RAKEZ Business Zone
Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Toll Free (UAE): 800 RAKEZ (72539)
Phone: +971 7 2041111
Fax: +971 7 2077120
Email: info@rakez.com
- Service Centres
Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ Service Centre - Al Hamra
Ground floor, RAKEZ Service Centre Building,
Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Toll Free (UAE): 800 RAKEZ (72539)
Phone: +971 7 2041111
Email: customerservice@rakez.com
RAKEZ Service Centre - Al Nakheel
Ground floor, Business Centre 1, RAKEZ Business Zone
Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Toll Free (UAE): 800 RAKEZ (72539)
Phone: +971 7 2041111
Email: customerservice@rakez.com
Business Centres in the United Arab Emirates
RAKEZ Business Centre Dubai
Boulevard Plaza Tower 2, Floor 22, Offices 2203 & 2204, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 7041888
Fax: +971 4 7041800
Email: customercare@rakez.com
RAKEZ Business Centre Abu Dhabi
West Tower, Floor 3, Offices 306 & 307, Abu Dhabi Mall
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
[Phone] +971 2 6994888
[Fax] +971 2 6994848
[Email] customercare@rakez.com
International Offices
Europe RAKEZ Liaison Office
Hansaring 1, 50670 Cologne, Germany
Phone: Germany +49 221 5708650
Phone: France +33 1 56 036741
Phone: UK +44 207 2564075
Fax: +49 221 570865 29
Email: europe@rakez.com
India RAKEZ Liaison Office
The Capital Building, Floor 2, Office 202, Bandra Kurla Complex
Mumbai, India
Phone: +91 22 49735646
Mobile: +91 9004675533
Email: india@rakez.com