- UAE
- RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone): company setup cost, visas and office (2026)
Official prices and rules for a RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) company, checked 2026-10-19.
Key facts
- Emirate
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Licence (no visa)
- AED 6,000
- First visa
- AED 6,000
- Office
- co-working access included
- Setup time
- instant licence; renewals in a few working days
Best for
Small trading and service companies on a budget that do not need a Dubai address.
- Instant Licence Basic package AED 6,000: one shareholder, one business activity, co-working access.
- All-inclusive package AED 12,000: up to 5 shareholders, up to 5 activities, co-working access and one residence visa.
- Additional visas: about AED 4,000 each according to third-party guides (not on the RAKEZ page).
Sources
- rakez.com — Instant Licence: Basic AED 6,000, all-inclusive AED 12,000 with one visa, checked 2026-10-19
- businesssetup.ae — Additional visa about AED 4,000 (third-party guide), checked 2026-10-19 (* third-party figure — confirm with the zone)
First-year cost calculator
- Licence
- AED 6,000
- Visas
- AED 6,000*
- Estimated first year
- AED 12,650
An estimate from published prices; your quote may differ. * = third-party figure.
After the licence: what you still need
Each step is optional. We pass your contact only to one provider for the step you choose, and only with your consent.
Business bank account
A local account is required to trade; banks run their own compliance checks.
Medical insurance
Mandatory for every residence visa in Dubai; the basic DHA plan is about AED 550–750 a year.*
Hiring staff
Hire in the UAE or abroad through an employer-of-record service.
Accountant
Bookkeeping, 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000 profit, VAT registration.
Office or business address
Offices, co-working and virtual offices in Dubai from our network.
* blog.wego.com, checked 2026-10-19