Types of RAKEZ Companies

RAKEZ offers company formation options in both its free zone and non-free zone areas. While companies in the free zone can enjoy 100% foreign ownership, companies in the non-free zone must partner with a UAE national and are subject to UAE labour laws. Here’s a comparison of the available legal structures:

Types of Licenses for RAKEZ Companies

RAKEZ offers the following license categories:

• Commercial

• Educational

• E-commerce

• General Trading

• Individual

• Industrial

• Media

• Professional

• Service

• Freelance

Commercial, Industrial, and Professional licenses are available for both free zone and non-free zone setups, subject to activity requirements.

Documents Required for a RAKEZ Company

For individuals:

• Passport copy / Emirates ID (for UAE residents)

• Visa copy and UAE entry stamp (if applicable)

• NOC for GM (for UAE residents)

• Business plan

For corporate shareholders:

• Shareholder resolution to establish company and appoint GM

• Trade license / registration certificate

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Certificate of good standing/incumbency

Help Me Choose the Right Office for My RAKEZ Company!

Every RAKEZ company must lease an office. Office choice depends on your visa requirements, license type, space, and operational needs. Here’s a breakdown of the options:

Flexi Desk

• Ideal for startups/freelancers

• Visa: Up to 1

• Options: Flexi Desk BC (0 visa), Flexi Desk (1 visa)

• License: Commercial, Services, Freelance

Flexi Office

• Shared co-working space

• Visa: Up to 2

• Includes meeting rooms, event access, open workspace

• License: Commercial, Services, Freelance

Serviced Office

• Dedicated workspace in shared room

• Visa: Up to 4

• Options: Serviced Office A (2 visas), Serviced Office B (4 visas)

• License: Commercial, Services, E-commerce, Education, Media, General Trading, Professional

Executive Office

• Private office with space for team & clients

• Visa: Up to 6

• Optional furniture available

• License: Commercial, Services, General Trading

Payments can be made annually or in 3-year consolidated plans.

Become a Successful Female Entrepreneur with RAKEZ

RAKEZ promotes female entrepreneurship with exclusive businesswomen packages launched on Emirati Women’s Day (Aug 2019). Benefits include:

1. Low Cost Set-Up

   • Starting from AED 6,280

   • Includes unlimited desk use for 3 months

2. Flexible Installments

   • Pay setup fee over 3+ months in easy installments

3. Zero Balance Bank Account

   • Opened via RAK Bank without strict approvals

   • Supports multiple currencies

4. Priority Services at OSS Centers

   • Fast-tracked service requests for female entrepreneurs

5. Free Business Card Printing

   • Complimentary design and printing (based on package)

Additional Info:

• Packages available only to women with 100% ownership

• Licenses offered: Commercial, Educational, E-commerce, Media, Professional, General Trading, Services

• Visa range: 0 – 6 visas

• Office options: Flexi Desk, Flexi Office, Serviced Office, Executive Office

• Year 2 renewal is AED 1,000 less than initial setup cost

Key Features