Ras Al Khaimah · confirm your activity
Register a RAKEZ company yourself.
A large, low-cost northern-emirates zone with an online portal. There's an online portal, but check your activity with them first.
What RAKEZ's own site saysOfficial site offers a self-service "Portal 360" and references a complete online process, but frames setup as guided by their team rather than explicitly self-serve.Read the source Checked 2026-07-29
Who RAKEZ suits
- Industrial and light-manufacturing activities
- Cost-sensitive trading companies
Step by step
Registering with RAKEZ
- 01
Check you can self-register
Official site offers a self-service "Portal 360" and references a complete online process, but frames setup as guided by their team rather than explicitly self-serve.
- 02
Prepare your details
Three trade-name options, your activity, owners and visa count — our wizard walks you through each one and saves as you type.
- 03
Get your documents ready
Passport copies, photos and proof of address for every owner. The portal gives you a tick-list.
- 04
Apply on RAKEZ
Submit directly on Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone's own portal using your prepared pack. You stay in control — nobody files on your behalf.
Documents
What you'll need to hand
The near-universal list across self-serve free zones. Your portal checklist tracks these per owner.
Passport copyper owner
Clear colour scan of the photo page, valid at least 6 months.
Passport-size photographper owner
Recent, white background, face clearly visible.
UAE visa / entry stampper owner
Only if you are already in the UAE — residence visa or entry stamp page.
Emirates IDper owner
Only if you already hold UAE residency.
Proof of addressper owner
A utility bill or bank statement from the last 3 months.
Three trade-name options
In order of preference. Avoid religious terms, country names and any implication of regulated activity.
Short business description
A few lines on what you'll actually do — some zones ask for this at pre-approval.
Worth knowing
RAKEZ specifics
- Confirm with RAKEZ whether your specific activity can be filed entirely through Portal 360 before you rely on self-registration.
Prepare your RAKEZ application — free.
The wizard saves as you type, checks what's missing, and gives you a submission pack for RAKEZ's own portal. Free for the first 100 founders.
FAQ
RAKEZ questions
Can I register a RAKEZ company without an agent?
Official site offers a self-service "Portal 360" and references a complete online process, but frames setup as guided by their team rather than explicitly self-serve. Confirm with RAKEZ that your specific activity can be filed entirely through their portal before relying on self-registration.
What documents does RAKEZ need?
Expect a passport copy, passport-size photograph and proof of address for each owner, plus three trade-name options and a short description of your activity. If an owner already holds UAE residency, their visa page and Emirates ID are usually needed too.
How much does a RAKEZ licence cost?
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone prices packages by activity and visa quota, so the figure depends on what you need — get a quote directly from them. StartedUp doesn't mark up or resell their fees; our portal is AED 99, free for the first 100 founders.
Does StartedUp submit the application for me?
No. RAKEZ accepts applications from founders directly, so you submit on their portal. We prepare and check everything first, then track your licence and renewal dates.
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