Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
Freelancers, SMEs and manufacturers wanting low setup costs and industrial land options.
- Emirate
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Run by
- RAKEZ (Government of Ras Al Khaimah)
- Established
- 2017
- Licence types
- Commercial, General Trading, Services, Professional, Industrial, Educational, E-Commerce, Media, Freelance Permit
- Office options
- Co-working, Serviced office, Office, Warehouse, Land
- Set up remotely
- Yes
- Published entry price
- AED 6,000
Biz Starter package for UAE-based applicants: licence with co-working membership; visas not listed as included
What RAKEZ is known for
- Freelance permit
- Industrial land and warehouses
- Wide licence range
- Instant online licence
Worth knowing
RAKEZ was formed in 2017 by combining RAK Free Trade Zone and RAK Investment Authority zones, and it also issues non-free-zone licences. Its freelance permit starts from AED 6,100; the AED 6,000 starter package is aimed at people already based in the UAE.
Before you choose RAKEZ
Check three things with the zone directly: whether your exact business activity is on its list, how many visas your office option allows, and the full year-one cost including the establishment card and visa fees. Our year-one cost guide shows what to add up.
UAE Free Zone is an independent information website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by RAKEZ (Government of Ras Al Khaimah), the UAE Government or any emirate. Official source: rakez.com/en/.