Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
RAKEZ is a cost-effective multi-zone free zone in Ras Al Khaimah. Strong for SMEs, manufacturing, and e-commerce businesses looking to minimize setup costs.
AED 6,500
Starting Cost
AED 3,500
Flexi-Desk
30+
Max Visas
2017
Established
Key Highlights
- ▸Very cost-effective
- ▸Industrial land available
- ▸Multiple zones (Business, Industrial, Academic)
- ▸Affordable visas
About RAKEZ
RAKEZ is a multi-zone authority in Ras Al Khaimah covering business, industrial, academic, and e-commerce categories, making it one of the UAE's most versatile licensing options. Costs are competitive with Sharjah alternatives at the entry level, while the industrial zones offer warehousing, land plots, and factory units that no Dubai free zone can match at comparable price points. The authority formed in 2017 through the merger of RAK Free Trade Zone and RAK Investment Authority, combining two legacy bodies into a single regulatory interface. For e-commerce businesses, RAKEZ has developed license categories that combine online retail activity with warehousing, giving brands an end-to-end solution within one regulatory relationship. Manufacturing businesses benefit from dedicated industrial areas in Ras Al Khaimah's interior, where land lease rates sit significantly below Dubai and Sharjah industrial rates. Visa quota packages are generous relative to cost: business license packages can accommodate multiple investor and employment visas. RAKEZ has also positioned itself for academic and training institutions, with dedicated facilities and regulatory pathways for educational entities. The key consideration for service or consulting businesses is perception: while RAKEZ is fully legitimate, a Ras Al Khaimah address occasionally prompts questions from Dubai-based clients that a DMCC or IFZA license would not. For product-focused businesses and e-commerce companies needing affordable warehousing within reach of Jebel Ali Port, RAKEZ represents strong value.
Plan your setup
Use our UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator to estimate your total Year 1 cost when setting up in RAKEZ, including visas and office fees.
If you're operating in the UAE, you may need to calculate VAT on your invoices (mandatory registration if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000/year).
RAKEZ companies that qualify as QFZP may pay 0% on qualifying income — use our Corporate Tax Calculator with Advanced Options to model your QFZP tax position.
License Types Available
Banking Support
🏦 Good - supported by most UAE banks
Hiring employees in RAKEZ? Calculate end-of-service gratuity entitlements under UAE Labour Law — payable within 14 days of contract end.
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