Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone

RAK · RAKEZ Authority · Est. 2017

StartupsSMEsManufacturingE-commerce

RAKEZ is a government-backed economic zone in Ras Al Khaimah offering low-cost operational solutions for commercial trading, technology, and manufacturing businesses. Packages start from AED 6,000, with support for up to 4 visa allocations on entry packages and moderate banking accessibility. RAKEZ provides flexi-desks, serviced offices, and custom industrial facilities across dedicated specialized parks.

From

AED 6,000

Year 1 (estimated)

Quick facts

Registered companies40,000+

Banking difficultyModerate

Dependent visasAllowed

Pricing packages

Biz Starter Package (0 Visa)

AED 6,000

— · Flexi Desk · 0 visas

Renews at AED 6,000

Estimated

SME Business Set-Up (1 Visa)

AED 14,320

— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 14,320

SME Business Set-Up (2 Visas)

AED 18,640

— · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 18,640

SME Business Set-Up (4 Visas)

AED 27,280

— · Flexi Desk · 4 visas

Renews at AED 27,280

Advisory Estimate

AED 11,400

— · 0 visas

Renews at AED 8,000

Estimated

Features

Mainland trading

Yes

Dual licence allowed

Yes

Forensic analysis

Substance

Medium

Audit risk

Standard

Forensic ease

7/10

Consolidated Industrial Node; Legacy License Migration Risk.

RAKEZ is a massive, dual-status jurisdiction spanning both Designated Zones (for manufacturing/logistics) and Non-Designated Zones (for services).

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in RAKEZ?

The cheapest published package for Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone is Biz Starter Package (0 Visa) at AED 6,000 for Year 1, renewing at AED 6,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

Is banking easy to set up with a RAKEZ licence?

Banking difficulty for RAKEZ is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), RAKBANK, National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), Mashreq Bank, Wio Bank, Emirates NBD.

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