Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) — a versatile, competitively priced zone with real strength in industrial, warehousing and trading, plus 100% ownership and office, land and warehouse options.
A competitively priced zone that does what most free zones can't — real industrial, warehousing and land options alongside standard trading and services. Here's where it fits, and where it doesn't.
A starter licence, 100% foreign-owned. Your final figure depends on:
We build a written quote around your exact setup, so you see the full breakdown before you commit — no surprises later.
Split payments Setup fees can be paid in instalments with Tamara. Your advisor confirms eligibility and terms with your quote.
| RAKEZ | IFZA | SHAMS | SPC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting cost | from 6,010 | from 12,900 | from 6,885 | from 6,895 |
| Visa capacity | Flexible | Up to 3 | Up to 8–10 | Up to 8–10 |
| Best for | Industrial / trading | Dubai services | Media & creative | Publishing & trading |
| Location | Ras Al Khaimah | Dubai | Sharjah | Sharjah |
In short: RAKEZ is the pick when you need industry, warehousing or land at a competitive price. Choose IFZA for a Dubai address, or SHAMS and SPC for low-cost, desk-based media and trading.
A RAKEZ licence starts from AED 6,010 for a starter package. The establishment card comes with the visa-bearing packages rather than the zero-visa entry price. Visas, warehouse or land and extra activities are priced to your exact setup. we send a full written breakdown before you commit.
Yes. This is RAKEZ's real strength — it offers flexi-desks, offices, industrial land and warehouses under the same zone, so you can scale from a desk to a factory.
Yes. RAKEZ is a free zone, so you keep 100% foreign ownership — no local partner or sponsor required.
Visa allocation is flexible and depends on your package and workspace — larger premises support more visas. We'll confirm your exact allocation.
Not directly. You'd sell to the mainland through a local distributor, or add a dual licence — we'll advise the cleanest route for your activity.
Usually within about a week for a standard licence once your documents are in order; industrial or warehouse setups can take a little longer.
Yes. We prepare your application, match you to the right bank for your activity, and support you through onboarding.
Ask AgentBiz — with RAKEZ already loaded — or talk to a human advisor. Honest guidance, an itemised quote, no obligation.