Set up your UAE company with RAKEZ — from AED 6,000 / year.
As an official RAKEZ channel partner, Bab Al Zahiah Typing Center handles your full RAKEZ company formation — licence, flexi-desk lease and visas — with clear all-in packages, 100% foreign ownership, and your licence issued in as little as 1 to 3 working days.
One of the UAE's most cost-effective free zones
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) gives startups, freelancers, traders and industrial companies a low-cost, fast route into the UAE — with the flexibility to choose free zone or non-free zone (mainland) setups.
100% foreign ownership
Own your RAKEZ company fully — no local partner or sponsor needed on a free zone licence.
0% tax on qualifying income
0% corporate tax on qualifying free zone income (subject to UAE tax rules) and no customs duty inside the zone.
Licence in 1–3 days
RAKEZ issues your business licence in as little as 1 to 3 working days once documents are ready.
All-in packages
Licence, flexi-desk lease and your visa allocation bundled in one package — no hidden lease surprises.
UAE residence visas
Investor and staff residence visas valid across the UAE, plus dependant visas for your family.
Scales with you
Up to 50 shareholders and up to 10 activities on the base package, with easy upgrades and multi-year savings.
RAKEZ co-working packages
Popular RAKEZ co-working packages below (published rates, AED per year — licence + flexi-desk lease, with the visa allocation bundled). Choose one and we add the exact visas and services you need, then send one clear itemised quote.
Biz 0
- Free zone licence + flexi-desk lease
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% tax on qualifying income
- Up to 50 shareholders
- Up to 10 activities
Biz Saver One
- Free zone licence + flexi-desk lease
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% tax on qualifying income
- 1 residence visa allocation
- Up to 3 activities
Biz Saver Plus Two
- Free zone licence + flexi-desk lease
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% tax on qualifying income
- 2 residence visa allocation
- Up to 3 activities
Biz Saver Plus Three
- Free zone licence + flexi-desk lease
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% tax on qualifying income
- 3 residence visa allocation
- Up to 5 activities
Full co-working price list (AED)
| Package | Visas | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biz 0 | 0 | 6,000 | 10,800 | 15,300 |
| Biz Saver One | 1 | 12,000 | 22,800 | 32,400 |
| Biz Saver Plus One | 1 | 14,000 | 26,600 | 37,800 |
| SME All-in Entrepreneur | 1 | 16,550 | 28,100 | 39,650 |
| Biz Saver Plus Two | 2 | 18,000 | 34,200 | 48,600 |
| SME All-in Partner | 2 | 20,050 | 34,050 | 48,050 |
| Biz Saver Plus Three | 3 | 22,000 | 41,800 | 59,400 |
| SME All-in Venture | 3 | 25,050 | 42,550 | 60,050 |
| Biz Saver Plus Four | 4 | 26,000 | 49,400 | 70,200 |
| SME All-in Enterprise | 4 | 29,050 | 49,350 | 69,650 |
Longer terms (4, 5, 6 and 10 years) are available at further savings. All prices are RAKEZ published rates and may change.
RAKEZ licence types
RAKEZ supports a wide range of activities across free zone and non-free zone jurisdictions. We match the correct licence type to your business.
Commercial
Trading in goods and services across a wide range of activities.
Educational
Opening an education-related institution or consultancy company.
E-Commerce
Trading in goods and services through electronic / online means.
General Trading
Trade in multiple, unrelated product lines under one licence.
Individual / Professional
One owner running one activity in a specific specialty or expertise.
Industrial
Manufacturing, importing, packaging and exporting products.
Media
Operating media, content and creative business activities.
Freelancer Permit
For media, education, IT and analyst professionals working solo.
From idea to licence in three steps
As an official RAKEZ channel partner, we handle the paperwork end to end — you make the decisions, we do the typing, submission and follow-up.
Customise your package
We help you choose the legal entity, licence type, activities and visa count, and reserve your company name.
Submit application & documents
We prepare and submit your RAKEZ application and documents, and follow every step until approval.
Receive licence + start visas
Your licence and registration set are issued (with a bank letter), then we process your establishment card and residence visas.
Documents required for RAKEZ setup
The exact list depends on your activity, nationality and legal structure. Send what you have on WhatsApp and we confirm the rest.
Shareholder / manager documents
- Valid passport copy (minimum 6 months validity)
- UAE resident visa copy, or entry stamp + passport signature pages
- Original NOC from current sponsor (if on a UAE employment visa)
- UBO (ultimate beneficial owner) declaration with passport copy
If applicable
- Business plan (for high-risk nationalities / activities)
- Academic qualification certificate (for some professional activities)
- NOC from the relevant authority (for certain activities)
- Emirates ID copy, if available
RAKEZ business setup FAQs
What is RAKEZ?
How much does a RAKEZ licence cost?
What is the cheapest RAKEZ package?
Does the package include a residence visa?
How long does RAKEZ setup take?
Which licence types can I get?
RAKEZ or SPC Free Zone — which is better for me?
Can I open a UAE bank account?
Do I need to be in the UAE to start?
Is the price the final all-in cost?
Ready to start your RAKEZ company?
Send your business activity and how many visas you need. We reply with the right RAKEZ package, a clear itemised quote, and the exact next steps.
Other business setup options
Not sure which zone fits best? We're an official RAKEZ channel partner and set up other zones too — we'll recommend the right one for your activity and budget.