Free Zones · Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Free Zones — The North’s Powerhouse

RAKEZ consolidates RAK’s zones into one authority with dual licensing, industrial parks and some of the UAE’s most competitive packages — plus RAK ICC for offshore and RAK DAO for Web3.

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Why Choose This

Why RAK Punches Above Its Weight

Genuine cost leadership

RAKEZ packages regularly beat Dubai quotes by wide margins — with the same ownership, tax and residency benefits.

Dual licensing

Eligible RAKEZ companies can add onshore reach — free zone economics with broader market access.

Industry-ready

Al Hamra and Al Ghail industrial zones offer land, warehouses and utilities for manufacturers that city zones cannot host.

The Details

RAK — Business, Industry, Offshore & Web3

RAKEZ serves everything from solo consultants (compact digital packages) to factories (industrial land with utilities). Alongside it, RAK ICC runs a respected offshore registry for holding structures, and RAK Digital Assets Oasis licenses Web3, crypto and digital-asset businesses.

The emirate itself adds lifestyle value — Al Hamra’s beachfront community and dramatically lower living costs — while Dubai stays under an hour away. We compare RAK honestly against Dubai and Sharjah for your exact case.

Not sure this is the right jurisdiction? Compare every option on our UAE zones overview, run the numbers in the free Setup Cost Calculator, or ask us directly — as consultants for all major zones, we recommend neutrally.

How It Works

Your Setup in 3 Steps

STEP 01

Free consultation

We confirm RAKEZ / RAK fits your activity, budget and visa needs — honestly, against all alternatives.

STEP 02

We handle the setup

Licence application, documents, approvals — processed via our partner channels, remotely where possible.

STEP 03

Visas & bank account

Residency visas, Emirates ID and business banking — one team, end to end.

FAQ

Common Questions

Is RAKEZ good for small service businesses?

Excellent — its compact packages are among the UAE’s cheapest full-residency setups, and everything runs remotely.

What is RAK ICC?

RAK’s international corporate registry for offshore companies — holding assets, shares and IP without UAE operations. See our Non-Residency Package.

Can crypto businesses license in RAK?

Yes — RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) is purpose-built for Web3, DAOs and digital-asset companies.