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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAK Maritime City Free Zone | RAK Ports 2026 activity-specific annual operating-permit components; company and facility costs separate | AED 40,000–75,000 estimated (registration AED 10,000 + trading/maritime licence AED 25,000 + physical facility + 1–2 visas); specialist industrial operations will be significantly higher Confidence: Verified official 2026 operating-permit components; complete company and facility cost requires confirmation |
Annual operating permit follows the published activity tariff; company licence, land and facility renewal require confirmation Confidence: Verified official 2026 operating-permit components; complete company and facility cost requires confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year company-and-facility total; the operating permit alone is not a setup total Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Visa allocation depends on the approved company and facility configuration | Waterside land, warehouse, industrial plot or other port-linked facility is selected according to operations | Verified official 2026 operating-permit components; complete company and facility cost requires confirmation | Official RAK Ports Tariff 2026; activity-specific operating permits only | Current package / renewal confirmation required | July 2026 |
| What is included | The official tariff effective 1 January 2026 publishes annual RAK Ports operating permits including AED 10,000 for diving/hull-cleaning or other technical activities, AED 25,000 for ships chandlers or manpower/stevedoring, AED 30,000 for shipping agents and AED 35,000 for road bunkering. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Company registration, free-zone licence, land or facility lease, port services, utilities, deposits, visas, insurance, VAT and industrial approvals. |
| Hidden-cost risk | These are operating-permit components, not a company-formation package. Land, quay, warehouse, cargo, environmental and safety services can materially change the operating cost. |
| Banking difficulty | Depends on activity, ownership, documents and transaction profile |
| Best fit | Specialist businesses that match the authority activity and facility 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 July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
RAK Maritime City Free Zone Cost 2026 — Full Breakdown of Fees
Here is the complete cost breakdown for setting up and maintaining a company in RAK Maritime City Free Zone, including licence fees, visa costs, and 3-year total cost projections.
RAK Maritime City Free Zone Cost Summary
| Cost Item | Amount (AED) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Licence + Setup | AED 40,000 |
| Annual Renewal (Year 2+) | AED 35,000 |
| Investor Visa (per visa) | AED 4,000 |
| Base Visa Quota | 1 visas |
| 3-Year Total (1 visa) | AED 114,000 |
What Does the RAK Maritime City Free Zone Year 1 Fee Include?
The year 1 cost of AED 40,000 typically includes:
- Trade licence issuance fee
- Registration / application fee
- Flexi-desk or registered address fee
- Memorandum of Association (MoA) preparation
- Initial compliance fee (if applicable)
It does not typically include: investor visa fees (AED 4,000 extra per visa), health insurance, notarisation of documents, or bank charges.
3-Year Cost Projection — RAK Maritime City Free Zone
| Year | Cost (AED) | Cumulative Total |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 44,000 | AED 44,000 |
| Year 2 | AED 35,000 | AED 79,000 |
| Year 3 | AED 35,000 | AED 114,000 |
How RAK Maritime City Free Zone Compares on Cost
See how RAK Maritime City Free Zone compares with other UAE free zones: View all UAE free zone costs →
Are there hidden fees at RAK Maritime City Free Zone?
Always ask the zone specifically about: visa medical fees, Emirates ID fees, health insurance (mandatory), document notarisation, typing centre fees, and any mandatory zone-specific insurance. These can add AED 1,500–4,000 per person to the total cost.
Can I get a discount at RAK Maritime City Free Zone?
Many UAE free zones offer launch promotions or early-renewal discounts. Contact RAK Maritime City Free Zone directly for current promotional pricing. Business setup agents also sometimes have access to preferential rates.