Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) — Complete 2026 Setup Guide
Launch your business in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone with verified 2026 pricing. Real costs for licenses, visas, banking, and permitted activities — all in one guide.
🛂 Visa Costs & Processing
| Visa Type | Cost (AED) | Timeline | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor | 7,340 | 4 days | Not required |
| Employment | 5,872 | 6 days | Not required |
| Dependent | 4,037 | 8 days | Not required |
| Freelancer | 5,138 | 5 days | Not required |
🏦 Corporate Banking
| Bank | Difficulty | Min. Balance | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAKBANK | EASY | None | 2 days |
| Mashreq Bank | EASY | AED 15,000 | 5 days |
| WIO Bank | EASY | None | 1 days |
📊 Data Verified: Costs as of August 2026. Confirm with before proceeding. Report updates
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City Free Zone — Complete Review 2026 | Current authority package | Quote-based - confirm current package Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based renewal - confirm current package Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Depends on package and office allocation | Authority quote required | Authority quote required | Current package / renewal confirmation required | June 2026 |
| What is included | Confirmed only after authority or partner quote. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Visas, insurance, medical, Emirates ID, office upgrades, amendments and cancellation unless quoted. |
| Hidden-cost risk | Confirm establishment card, visas, office/flexi desk, insurance, renewal and cancellation before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium - depends on activity and documents |
| Best fit | Founders comparing this free zone against activity, visa, office, banking and renewal requirements. |
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed June 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.