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Business Setup in Ras Al Khaimah.
Built for Growth.
License to registration
Banking
VisasStarting from AED 6,500*
0%Personal Income Tax
41B+AED GDP
18K+Companies in RAK
100%Digital License
Ras Al Khaimah is Perfect for Flexibility & Affordability
Founders & Growing SMEs
- Very low setup costs
- Flexible license options
- 100% foreign ownership
- Easy UAE market expansion
Manufacturing & Industrial Firms
- Access warehouses & industrial land
- Direct port connectivity
- Thriving industrial ecosystem
- Subsidised operational costs
Trading & Logistics Businesses
- Strategic Gulf location
- Established port & road network
- Warehousing options available
- Tap into regional distribution network
Tourism & Hospitality Businesses
- Fast-growing tourism market
- Mix of beach, mountain & adventure
- Ample investment opportunities
- Growing tourist & visitor inflow
E-commerce & Digital
- Low cost business setup
- Remote-friendly options
- Combine multiple activities
- Perfect for dropshipping
Investor & Property Businesses
- Growing real estate market
- Development driven by tourists
- Own freehold properties
- Long-term appreciation potential
- Very low setup costs
- Flexible license options
- 100% foreign ownership
- Easy UAE market expansion
- Access warehouses & industrial land
- Direct port connectivity
- Thriving industrial ecosystem
- Subsidised operational costs
- Strategic Gulf location
- Established port & road network
- Warehousing options available
- Tap into regional distribution network
- Fast-growing tourism market
- Mix of beach, mountain & adventure
- Ample investment opportunities
- Growing tourist & visitor inflow
- Low cost business setup
- Remote-friendly options
- Combine multiple activities
- Perfect for dropshipping
- Growing real estate market
- Development driven by tourists
- Own freehold properties
- Long-term appreciation potential
The myHQ Promise
2,000+ Companies Registered
95%+ Approval Rate
0% Service Fee
1 Hour Response Time
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Get it in just 5 daysRAKEZ, RAK Mainland or a sector-specific setup. We match your activity, budget and plans.
RAK Free Zone (RAKEZ) 
RAK Mainland 
RAK ICC Offshore 
RAKEZ is the UAE's most affordable free zone with 18,000+ registered companies
Choose the business activity and legal structure that fits your business.
Passport Copy
Address proof
3-month bank statement
MEA apostille
*For Indian founders
We coordinate applications, identity documents and any required corporate paperwork.
RAK Free Zone vs Mainland vs RAK ICC Offshore
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Government fees paid online
Trade license issued digitally
Your Ras Al Khaimah company live & operational
Starting from AED 6,500*
Most popular RAK business licences
Explore the most common licence types
Investor visa via GDRFA
Emirates ID in 5-10 days
UAE bank account within 2-4 weeks of licence issue
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Why is Ras Al Khaimah becoming UAE's crown jewel?
- 30M
- Annual Tourists in RAK
- 100+
- Nationalities Doing Business
- 30%
- Non-Oil Economy Growth
- 100B
- AED investment in infrastructure
- 40K+
- Hotels Room target by 2030
- 40%
- YoY Growth in Business Setups
2,000+ happy clients. One trusted partner ⭐
Set Up Across the UAE
Why choose myHQ by ANAROCK?
- 2000+
- Companies Registered
- 95%+
- Approval Rate
- 0%
- Service Fee
- 1 Hour
- Response Time
- India x UAE
- Approval Support
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Choose the right Ras Al Khaimah setup with confidence
Best forTrading, Services, E-commerce, StartupsWhen to AvoidIf you need a highly specialised financial or media ecosystem
Best forManufacturing, Processing, Warehousing, LogisticsWhen to AvoidIf you're a small professional-services business with no physical operations
Best forMaritime, Logistics, Shipping, Industrial businessesWhen to AvoidIf you're operating entirely online or need setup only for invoicing
Best forHolding companies, International structures, InvestorsWhen to AvoidIf you need an operating business licence with local premises
Make the right decision for your Ras Al Khaimah setup
Get expert guidance choosing the best option as per your requirements
Commercial LicenceBuy and sell goods, physical or digital
Best for:Import-export • Wholesale • Distribution • Retail
Industrial LicenceManufacture, process and assemble products
Best for:Manufacturing • Processing • Assembly • Industrial businesses
E-commerce LicenseFor businesses selling products and services online
Best for:Online stores • D2C brands • Digital commerce businesses
Professional LicenceFor businesses selling expertise rather than physical products
Best for:Consultants • Agencies • IT services • Professional services
Tourism LicenceFor tapping into RAK's growing tourism industry
Best for:Travel agencies • Tour operators • Hotels • Hospitality
General Trading LicenceFor handling multiple categories of products
Best for:Traders • Importers • Distributors • Regional sourcing businesses
Make the right decision for your Ras Al Khaimah setup
Get expert guidance choosing the best option as per your requirements
RAK Free Zone
Most popular
Enjoy flexible setup options, competitive costs and access to the global markets.
RAK Mainland
Full access
Build a UAE-facing business with direct access to local customers, contracts and opportunities.
RAK ICC Offshore
Holding only
Corporate structure for international holdings, investments, SPVs and cross-border ownership.
Pricing
Starts at AED 6,500Starts at AED 24,900Starts at AED 18,900
Governing authority
Individual FZARAK DEDRAK ICC
Licence timeline
3-5 days7-14 days7-14 days
Ownership
100% Foreign ownership100% Foreign ownership (eligible activities)100% Foreign ownership
Market Access
Limited to Free zone & international marketsEntire UAE & international marketsCannot operate anywhere in UAE
Visa allocations
Scales with office sizeUnlimitedNo Visa offered
Office requirement
Flexi DeskPhysical OfficePhysical Office
Best suited for
- Startups & SMEs
- Solo working professionals
- E-commerce & digital businesses
- Crypto & tech companies
- IT & consulting firms
- UAE-facing businesses
- Trading & logistics companies
- Tourism & hospitality businesses
- Construction & property businesses
- Manufacturing & industrial firms
- Holding Companies
- HNIs & Family Offices
- Wealth Funds
- SPVs
- Global Investment Holding Structures
Governed by Individual FZALicence timeline in 3-5 days100% Foreign ownershipLimited to free zone & international marketsGoverned by RAK DEDLicence timeline in 7-14 days100% Foreign ownership in eligible activitiesDirect access to the entire UAEGoverned by RAK ICCGlobally recognised jurisdiction100% Foreign ownershipNo visa allocation offeredNot sure which jurisdiction suits you the best?
Only International invoicing, Operating remotely
Documents included:Licence onlyVisa:-Office:Flexi-deskBank account:Digital Bank Account Opening
Full-fledged setup, Residency Visa for Shareholder, Hiring Local Team
Documents included:Licence, Emirates ID, Medical, Establishment CardVisa:1 VisaOffice:Flexi-deskBank account:Standard Bank Account Opening
Full-fledged setup, Full access to UAE market, Applying to Govt. Contracts
Documents included:Licence, RAK DED card, Emirates ID, Medical, Establishment CardVisa:1 VisaOffice:Physical OfficeBank account:Standard Bank Account Opening
Your next chapter awaits in Ras Al Khaimah
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