What is the cheapest zone to set up in RAK?

RAKEZ offers the lowest government fee for a general trading or consultancy licence, starting from AED 6,000 with the Biz Starter package. A one-visa package is approximately AED 12,010. RAK ICC offshore companies start from AED 13,500.

Are there hidden fees in RAK company setup?

No with RAKEFZ. We quote government fees at cost and disclose our service fee separately. Optional add-ons such as visas, offices and PRO services are itemised.

How much does a RAK visa cost?

Investor and employee visas in RAKEZ typically cost AED 3,800–4,800 per person excluding health insurance, including Emirates ID, medical and stamping.

What is the RAKEZ service fee?

RAKEFZ service fee starts from AED 2,900 for essential company formation. Premium packages include visa, bank account and compliance support.

Do I pay the full amount upfront?

Government fees are paid when the application is submitted. RAKEFZ service fees can be split: part at engagement, part at licence issuance.

Are annual renewals included?

Renewal fees are quoted separately each year and match the zone's published fee schedule. RAKEFZ charges a flat renewal processing fee.

Why do quoted prices vary between websites?

Some quotes hide visa, medical, insurance, establishment card, PRO and office costs. RAKEFZ shows an all-in figure based on your exact activity, zone, visa count and facility.

Can I reduce the cost by choosing zero visas?

Yes. Most zones offer a zero-visa licence at the lowest price point. You can add visas later when you hire or relocate to the UAE.

Do I need separate budgets for banking and visas?

Bank-account opening is normally free, but banks may require a minimum balance or relationship fee. Visas add AED 3,800–4,800 per person plus mandatory health insurance, which varies by age and coverage.

Are there fines if I renew late?

Yes. Most free zones and mainland authorities impose late-renewal penalties. The company may also lose its good standing, immigration quota and ability to sponsor visas.

Cost Guide

RAK company formation cost guide — compare every zone and licence

RAKEFZ publishes all-in setup costs for every Ras Al Khaimah jurisdiction. Use this guide to compare government fees, service fees and optional visa or office add-ons before you start your setup. For a wider UAE free zone comparison, see our RAKEZ vs IFZA vs DMCC cost comparison 2026.

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What affects your setup cost?

Setup cost depends on jurisdiction (RAKEZ, RAK ICC, Innovation City, Maritime City or mainland), licence activity, number of shareholders, visa quota and whether you add office or warehouse space.

Why compare costs with RAKEFZ?

✓Government fees paid at cost
✓Transparent RAKEFZ service fee
✓No hidden renewal markups
✓Optional visas and flexi-desks
✓All quotes include Emirates ID and medical where applicable

Cost by jurisdiction

RAKEZ Biz Starter from AED 6,000

RAKEZ 1-visa package ~AED 12,010

RAK ICC from AED 13,500

Innovation City from AED 14,500

Maritime City from AED 15,500

Mainland LLC from AED 16,500

RAKEZ visa AED 3,800–4,800/person

Flexi-desk from AED 4,500/year

Corporate structuring add-on from AED 2,000

Annual audit support from AED 2,500

RAKEZ renewal 0-visa ~AED 8,000

RAKEZ renewal 3-visa ~AED 14,000

RAK setup cost and timeline summary

Lowest RAKEZ package

AED 6,000

Biz Starter, 24h licence

1-visa package from

AED 12,010

Approx. market rate

Fastest setup

1–5 days

24h Biz Starter option

How to budget for your RAK setup

Pick your zone and activity

RAKEZ, RAK ICC, Innovation City, Maritime City and mainland each have a different base fee. Regulated activities may carry extra approval costs.

Count shareholders and visas

Each shareholder adds registration and document costs. Each visa adds Emirates ID, medical, stamping and mandatory health insurance.

Choose your facility

Flexi desk, office, warehouse or industrial plot — the annual cost affects both licence price and visa quota.

Add optional services

PRO, accounting, audit, corporate structuring, legal attestation and bank-account support can be added to the Essential or Premium packages.

Review the all-in quote

RAKEFZ breaks down government fees, service fees, optional add-ons and first-year running costs before you commit.

Plan year-one renewals

Factor in the second-year licence renewal, facility renewal, visa renewals, audit fees and any corporate compliance costs.

Hidden costs and cost contingencies

Costs that are often forgotten

• Health insurance is mandatory and not always quoted in visa fees
• Bank-account opening may require a minimum balance or relationship fee
• Document attestation and legal translations for corporate shareholders
• Ejari / tenancy deposit for mainland and some free-zone offices
• Late renewal penalties and reactivation fees if a licence lapses

How RAKEFZ keeps cost predictable

✓ Government fees shown at cost with no hidden markups
✓ Service fee disclosed separately before engagement
✓ Optional add-ons itemised before checkout
✓ Renewal reminders and year-two budget estimate
✓ One quote covers licence, facility, visa and first-year compliance

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