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Compare RAKEZ Free Zone setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in UAE.
Starting Cost
From AED 6,000
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official authority offer page
Last Reviewed
June 2026
Emirate
Ras Al Khaimah
Best For
Industrial, Trade & Multi-sector Manufacturing
Visa Options
Up to 6
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Key Activities
Manufacturing & Industrial Production, General Trading, Import & Export, Logistics & Warehousing, Information Technology and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: July 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
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Ras Al KhaimahIndustrial, Trade & Multi-sector ManufacturingFrom AED 6,000
SMEs, trading, light industrial, warehouse-led, e-commerce and cost-sensitive service businesses.
The Instant licence Basic / SME package configuration matches your activity, visa and facility requirements.
You have compared the current renewal evidence, banking readiness and excluded costs before committing.
Avoid RAKEZ Free Zone if:
Avoid RAKEZ if your activity is regulated, your visa count requires a different office allocation, or your bank file needs a stronger jurisdictional fit.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
AED 6,000 Basic or AED 14,000 all-inclusiveVerified official price
This is a planning figure, not a guaranteed final government or authority fee. Request the current breakdown before choosing a package. UAE Freezone Compare does not charge you a service fee for quote support.
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RAKEZ Free Zone Cost Table
Cost item
Amount or status
Included?
Notes
Confidence
Source type
Year 1 package
AED 6,000 Basic or AED 14,000 all-inclusive
See package inclusions below
Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment.
Verified official price
Official authority offer page
Renewal
Quote-based renewal
Package dependent
Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal.
Needs confirmation
Current authority or partner quote required
3-year planning total
Quote-based 3-year total
Package dependent
Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required.
Needs confirmation
Depends on confirmed renewal evidence
Office / flexi desk
Co-working facility on basic; office, warehouse or facility options available
Package dependent
Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost.
Verified official price
Official authority offer page
Visa option
Basic no visa; all-inclusive option includes 1 residence visa
Package dependent
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate.
Verified official price
Official authority offer page
Registration / establishment card
See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice
Package dependent
No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing.
Needs confirmation unless listed by the source
Official authority offer page
What Is Included
Basic package lists one shareholder, one business activity and co-working facility; RAKEZ homepage lists an all-inclusive option with 1 residence visa.
What Is Not Included
Warehouse, office, extra activities, visas beyond package, insurance and regulated approvals unless quoted.
Banking Difficulty
Medium Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
Basic no visa; all-inclusive option includes 1 residence visa Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.
Hidden Costs
Facility, activity, visa and promotion terms can change the final amount and renewal.
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can RAKEZ Free Zone support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
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Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: June 2026. Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority offer page. View our pricing and ranking methodology or report outdated information.
RAKEZ visa cost and package checks
Quick answer: a RAKEZ licence package and an issued UAE residence visa are not automatically the same cost layer. Confirm the visa quota and every immigration component for the exact licence, facility and applicant status before relying on a package headline.
Visa cost layer
What to confirm
Planning risk
Visa allocation
Whether the chosen package supports zero, one or more visas and whether quota depends on workspace or facility size.
A licence can be valid without including an issued residence visa.
Immigration setup
Establishment card, immigration file and any e-channel or authority processing requirement.
These items may sit outside the advertised licence fee.
Applicant process
Entry permit or in-country status change, medical fitness test, Emirates ID and health insurance.
Applicant location and visa duration can change the total.
Workspace link
Flexi desk, office, warehouse or facility requirement for the requested quota.
Industrial and facility-led RAKEZ companies have a different cost structure from a desk package.
Renewal and exit
Visa renewal, establishment-card renewal, cancellation and overstay or status deadlines.
Year-one visa planning should include later renewal and exit obligations.
Confidence: these are planning checks, not a fixed RAKEZ visa quotation. Current visa and immigration charges require written confirmation for the selected package and applicant profile.
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Compare RAKEZ with UAE setup alternatives
RAKEZ can be evaluated for cost-sensitive, facility-led and operations-led businesses. Compare it with IFZA, Ajman and cost-index evidence before relying on a single package quote.
RAKEZ can suit cost-sensitive and operations-led UAE companies, but the right route depends on licence activity, package scope, facility needs, visas, renewal terms, banking profile and current RAKEZ quote.
When is RAKEZ a strong fit?
RAKEZ can be a strong fit when the business wants a Ras Al Khaimah free-zone route, competitive setup options, possible facility or warehouse planning, and a package that can be compared against IFZA, Ajman, SPC and Sharjah routes.
What should I verify before choosing RAKEZ?
Verify the activity approval, licence category, package inclusions, visa quota, facility or office route, renewal fees, establishment card, immigration costs and whether any promotion still applies before payment.
Is RAKEZ banking guaranteed?
No. Banks make their own decisions based on activity risk, shareholder background, source of funds, expected transactions, contracts, invoices, address evidence and compliance review. Prepare a bank-ready file rather than assuming approval.
This profile keeps cost, visa, banking and timing guidance cautious because RAKEZ setup terms can change by activity, package, office or facility route, regulatory review and current authority quote.
Use these links to verify package scope before payment. UFZC remains independent and is not an authority, bank, law firm, tax adviser or immigration adviser.
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
RAKEZ
Instant licence Basic / SME package
AED 6,000 Basic or AED 14,000 all-inclusive Confidence: Verified official price
Quote-based 3-year total Confidence: Needs confirmation
Basic no visa; all-inclusive option includes 1 residence visa
Co-working facility on basic; office, warehouse or facility options available
Verified official price
Official authority offer page
Current package / renewal confirmation required
June 2026
What is included
Basic package lists one shareholder, one business activity and co-working facility; RAKEZ homepage lists an all-inclusive option with 1 residence visa.
What is not included
Warehouse, office, extra activities, visas beyond package, insurance and regulated approvals unless quoted.
Hidden-cost risk
Facility, activity, visa and promotion terms can change the final amount and renewal.
Banking difficulty
Medium
Best fit
SMEs, trading, light industrial, warehouse-led, e-commerce and cost-sensitive service businesses.
Compare Before Choosing
Shortlist this profile against the other common options before choosing on headline price alone. The three-way guide compares DMCC, IFZA and RAKEZ on cost exposure, visa planning, banking readiness and fit by setup scenario.
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. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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