RAKEZ free zone overview
RAKEZ is a large UAE economic zone that supports free zone and non-free zone structures, with packages for entrepreneurs, SMEs, industrial operators, and international companies. It is especially attractive where cost control, activity breadth, and facility choice matter.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Saqr Port, E311 and E611 highways
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Manufacturing
- Trading
- Education
- Healthcare
- Media
- Professional services
- Logistics
Business activities
- Commercial trading
- Consultancy
- Industrial manufacturing
- Education services
- Media services
- Warehousing
- E-commerce
License types
- Commercial
- Service
- Industrial
- Educational
- Media
- E-commerce
Visa eligibility
0 to 6+ visas depending on package; industrial facilities can support larger quotas
Office solutions
Flexi desks, shared desks, serviced offices, standard offices, and executive offices
Warehousing options
Warehouses, industrial plots, worker accommodation options, and light industrial facilities
Company setup process
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations
Required documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photo and contact details
- Proposed trade name and business activity list
- Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities
Setup timelines
3 to 10 working days for standard activities is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 12,000 to AED 40,000+ typical starting range. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- Competitive setup costs
- Wide range of activities
- Industrial facilities available
- Free zone and mainland-like options
- Accessible service support
Disadvantages
- Some banks may ask more questions for desk-only companies
- Distance from Dubai can matter for some businesses
- Premium address value is lower than central Dubai zones
Nearby airports and ports
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Saqr Port, E311 and E611 highways
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit RAKEZ official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.