RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) — Quick Facts 2026
| 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: September 2026 | Data sources: Pricing Methodology
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RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Manufacturers, SMEs, and startups seeking the most affordable UAE free zone across diverse industries. Starting cost is shown as From AED 6,000 with price status: Needs confirmation. Visa options: Up to 6. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah |
|---|---|
| Starting cost | From AED 6,000 |
| Price status | Needs confirmation |
| Visa options | Up to 6 |
| Best for | Manufacturers, SMEs, and startups seeking the most affordable UAE free zone across diverse industries. |
| Banking access | Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile |
| Setup time | Package and activity dependent |
| Office requirement | Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. |
| Last reviewed | August 2026 |
| Content reviewed | July 2026 |
| Price evidence reviewed | August 2026 |
| CTA | Request current verified quote |
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Starting price
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| Cost item | Estimated amount | Included? | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License fee | From AED 6,000 | Package dependent | Confirm activity and package scope before payment. | Needs confirmation |
| Registration fee | Indicative or bundled | Varies | May be bundled into year-one setup offers. | Quote-based |
| Establishment card | Indicative | Often separate | Required for most visa processing routes. | Quote-based |
| Flexi desk / office | Package dependent | Varies | Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals. | Needs confirmation |
| Investor or employee visa | Current quote required | Usually separate | Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment. | Quote-based |
| Renewal fee | Current renewal quote required | No | Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it. | Quote-based |
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
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.
IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, and Meydan Free Zone are common alternatives to benchmark.
| Is the listed price final? | 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. |
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| Can RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic 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. |
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.
Compare RAKEZ, DMCC and JAFZA visas | Use the visa cost calculator | Review visa cost layers | Request a current RAKEZ quote
RAKEZ publishes WPS-compliant salary-card and payroll-account support material. Treat that as payroll support context, not as proof that every RAKEZ package has the same employee, WPS, fee or timeline requirement.
| Hiring/payroll check | What to verify before hiring | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|
| WPS or payroll route | Confirm whether the selected route uses MOHRE/mainland WPS, a free-zone salary-transfer process, an optional or contract-led WPS route, payroll cards, or direct bank transfer. | Official and free-zone public guidance checked August 2026; route-specific confirmation required. |
| Employee visa and card sequence | Check establishment card, immigration file, company employment card, Permanent Identity Card, employee visa and payroll registration sequence for the selected authority. | Authority process varies; no universal timeline or approval is assumed. |
| Payroll/payment provider | Verify whether salaries will be paid through a bank, exchange house, salary-card provider or ordinary transfer, and ask for any provider fees in writing. | Indicative planning note; provider fees are quote-based. |
| Banking and KYC documents | Prepare trade licence, establishment card where applicable, employee records, salary file, UBO details, contracts, invoices and source-of-funds evidence. | Document checklist only; bank approval is never guaranteed. |
| Cost and timing | Request a current quote before payment. Do not treat a licence fee as an all-in hiring, establishment-card, payroll, visa, insurance or banking total. | Requires current authority, bank or payroll-provider confirmation. |
Useful next steps: Company documents checklist · Free zone vs mainland guide · Employee visa guide · Bank account guide · Methodology · Report a correction
Source context: UAE Government payment of wages · MOHRE Wage Protection System · DMCC WPS guideline · JAFZA WPS guide · RAKEZ payroll support flyer · Meydan WPS guide
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.
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All prices are indicative. Confirm current pricing with the free zone authority before making decisions. Not financial or legal advice.
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 14,000 all-inclusive (SME package with 1 visa, official); AED 6,000 Biz Starter (0-visa coworking, official rakez.com) Confidence: Verified official price |
Quote-based renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation |
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. |
RAKEZ lists spouse, child and newborn dependent visa routes through its own e-service flow, but the company licence package and dependent residence workflow are still separate checks. Confirm the sponsor residence, relationship documents, applicant status, medical or Emirates ID steps, insurance, deposits, in-country processing and the current authority route before payment.
| Dependent visa check | Planning guidance | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor status | The sponsor should hold a valid UAE residence route before dependent residence is planned. | Official ICP/GDRFA procedural sources; confirm category-specific terms. |
| Family documents | Marriage, birth, kinship, passport, photograph, housing and income evidence may be requested depending on category and emirate. | Official procedural sources; document format and attestation can vary. |
| Medical, Emirates ID and insurance | Residence processing may include medical testing, Emirates ID and health insurance steps depending on age, applicant status and authority process. | Official procedural sources; final component list must be checked. |
| Cost and timing | RAKEZ publishes dependent-visa component and package signals for its own process, but VAT, deposits, urgent processing, in-country charges and status can change the final invoice. | Official RAKEZ e-service plus ICP/GDRFA context; current quote required. |
Useful sources: ICP residence permit service, GDRFA family entry visa service, GDRFA family residence service, RAKEZ dependent visa e-service. See visa cost planning, document checklist and corrections.
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.
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.
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