RAK Mainland
RAK Mainland Company Formation
RAK DED mainland licenses from AED 10,000 and RAKEZ free zone from AED 6,500 — the UAE’s industrial powerhouse.
Why Choose Us for FUJAIRAH Business Setups?
Businesssetups.ae handles RAK mainland company formation and RAKEZ free zone setups in Ras Al Khaimah. A RAK DED mainland license generally starts around AED 10,000–15,000 in 2026, while a RAKEZ free zone package with a visa runs from about AED 12,000 — with Al Hamra Industrial Zone giving manufacturers land, power and export logistics.
Why Set Up Your Business in Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is the UAE's industrial engine, combining competitive costs with real manufacturing infrastructure.
RAK DED & RAKEZ authorities
The RAK Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) issues mainland trade licenses, while RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) handles free zone and industrial licenses with 100% ownership.
Manufacturing heritage
RAK is home to some of the region's largest ceramics and building-materials producers, with a supply chain and skilled labour pool that support new industrial ventures.
Al Hamra Industrial Zone
The established Al Hamra Industrial Zone offers land and warehousing for manufacturing and building materials — a genuine base for heavy and light industry.
Ports & connectivity
RAK's seaports and the E11 highway link production to export routes and to Dubai's airports within a couple of hours' drive.
Mainland vs Free Zone in Ras Al Khaimah
Choose RAK mainland (RAK DED) if you need to trade directly across the UAE or serve government contracts. Choose RAKEZ free zone for 100% ownership, lower entry cost and simple industrial licensing.
| Factor | RAKEZ Free Zone | RAK Mainland (DED) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% | 100% (most activities) |
| Where you can trade | Internationally & in-zone | Directly across the UAE |
| Government tenders | Usually not | Eligible |
| Starting license cost | ~AED 6,500 | ~AED 10,000 |
| Best for | Trading, industrial, services | Local contracts & retail |
How to Set Up a Company in Ras Al Khaimah — Step by Step
Ras Al Khaimah Business Setup Cost in 2026
These are realistic 2026 AED ranges. Your final figure depends on mainland vs free zone, activity, visas and facility. We confirm exact pricing in writing.
| Component | Low range | High range |
|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ free zone license | 6,500 | 14,000 |
| RAK DED mainland license | 8,000 | 14,000 |
| Office / flexi-desk | 1,800 | 12,000 |
| Investor / employee visa (each) | 3,300 | 5,300 |
| Manufacturing license (activity) | 15,000 | 30,000 |
Typical starter package: RAK mainland formation with a license and one visa usually lands between AED 12,000 and AED 18,000 for year one, depending on office.
Documents Required for RAK Company Formation
- Passport copy of each shareholder
- Passport-size photograph (white background)
- Visa page / entry stamp copy (if in the UAE)
- Completed application & activity form
- Proposed company names (2–3 options)
- Business plan (for industrial / regulated activities)
- No-objection certificate (if on a UAE visa)
- Proof of address / recent utility bill
Manufacturing & Industrial License in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is arguably the best northern emirate for industry. A manufacturing license in Ras Al Khaimah, issued through RAKEZ or linked to the Al Hamra Industrial Zone, gives you access to land plots, pre-built warehouses, reliable power and an export supply chain built around RAK’s ports.
Industrial packages include the facility lease plus environmental and civil-defence approvals, so budget from around AED 15,000 for the activity fee and price the land or warehouse to your production scale. Businesssetups.ae scopes power load, space and approvals early, then arranges the labour and investor visas your plant needs — so your line can start on schedule.
- Manufacturing, assembly & building-materials activities
- Land plots and warehouses via Al Hamra Industrial Zone
- Export logistics through RAK ports
- Labour visa allocation matched to your facility
Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes. RAKEZ free zone grants 100% foreign ownership, and most RAK mainland activities now allow full foreign ownership under current UAE rules. Only a limited set of strategic-impact activities still require an Emirati shareholder or agent.
RAK mainland company formation typically starts from around AED 10,000 to AED 15,000 in 2026 including the RAK DED trade license, subject to activity and office. Mainland lets you trade directly across the UAE and bid for local and government contracts.
A RAK DED trade license generally starts from about AED 8,000 to AED 12,000 for the license itself in 2026, before office rent and visas. The exact fee depends on your activity group and whether external approvals are required.
Al Hamra Industrial Zone is an established industrial area in Ras Al Khaimah offering land and warehousing for manufacturing, building materials and heavy industry. It is well known for its proximity to RAK ports and the emirate’s manufacturing base.
Yes. Ras Al Khaimah is one of the UAE’s leading industrial emirates, home to large building-materials and ceramics producers. With RAKEZ, Al Hamra Industrial Zone and RAK ports, it offers land, power and export logistics for manufacturers.