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RAK ICC vs RAKEZ — offshore holding company or onshore operating company?

RAKEFZ helps clients choose between RAK ICC (offshore, no office, holding/trading outside UAE) and RAKEZ (onshore free zone, UAE operating presence, visas). Here is the side-by-side comparison.

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What is the difference?

RAK ICC is a non-resident, offshore registry for holding companies and international trading. RAKEZ is a free zone for operating companies that need a UAE address, licence, office and visas.

What both structures offer

  • ✓RAK ICC: no office or substance required
  • ✓RAK ICC: 100% foreign ownership
  • ✓RAKEZ: UAE residence visas
  • ✓RAKEZ: local and international trade
  • ✓Both: 9% UAE corporate tax only above AED 375k profit

Use case match

Holding company assets → RAK ICC
Crypto/Web3 product → Innovation City
UAE consultancy → RAKEZ
Import/export into UAE → RAKEZ
International trading → RAK ICC
Family office → RAK ICC or RAKEZ
Local e-commerce → RAKEZ
IP holding → RAK ICC
Manufacturing → RAKEZ

RAK ICC vs RAKEZ cost and setup time

RAK ICC from
AED 13,500
No office needed
RAKEZ from
AED 12,500
Flexi-desk option
Both ready in
3–10 days
Remote setup

Frequently asked questions

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