Straight To Business In 24 Hours! Set Up Your Company In The Uae For Only
Starting From
AED 6,000
If you are a UAE-based aspiring entrepreneur looking to enter the market with a minimal investment, this package is perfect for you. We will help you get your business up and running in a day.
Ideal for?
- Commercial Trader
- Consultancy
- Media & E-Gaming
- Ecommerce
- Education
Key Features
- Up to 5 shareholders
- Up to 5 business activities (mix and match)
- Eligibility for bank account opening*
- Coworking centre membership
- Access to business networking events
- Other essential services
Benefits
Major Benefits of a RAKEZ Free Zone Business Setup
- Cost-effective: Competitive fees, no minimum capital, flexible office options.
- Tax-friendly: 0% corporate tax within the zone (UAE general tax applies outside).
- Foreign-owned: 100% ownership allowed, no local sponsor needed.
- Business freedom: Wide range of activities, streamlined setup process.
- Strategic location: Prime spot near ports & airports, strong regional & global links.
- Supportive infrastructure: World-class facilities, advanced IT, dedicated business services.
- Pro-business environment: Government incentives, focus on innovation, diverse community.
Feature
RAKEZ Freezone Company Setup
- Company formation in 5-10 business days
- Easy to Open a Bank Account
- Minimal Paper work
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- UAE Investor Visa
- 0% Income Tax & Withholding Tax.
Legal Structure Under RAKEZ Free Zone
In the RAKEZ Free Zone, entrepreneurs can choose between two legal setups. First, they can start a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC). This gives them freedom, low costs, and a friendly business environment. Or, they can open a branch. This way, they can enjoy easy processes and a great atmosphere. These options show how supportive RAKEZ is for all kinds of businesses.
1. FZ-LLC
An FZ-LLC lets you set up a company with 2-50 shareholders. More shareholders make way for a collaborative approach for entrepreneurs in the RAKEZ Free Zone space.
2. Branch
Foreign firms can set up their branches to make their presence in the UAE. This way, they can gain from RAKEZ’s strategic perks. Also, a branch of a UAE firm can extend its operations as a branch. This way, it can reach the free zone.
Timeline
An estimated timeline for business setup in RAKEZ Freezone is mentioned below for your reference.
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Day 01:
Submit Your Application & Issuance Of Trade License And Company Formation Documents -
Day 05:
Immigration Card & E-channel Application Issued -
Day 08:
Entry Permit, Change Status, Medical, Emirates ID Issued -
Day 10:
Investor Visa Issued
Required Documents
Find below the list of documents required to register a company in RAKEZ free zone.
Individual Shareholder
- Passport Copy (Valid for at least 6 months)
- Visa Page Copy (if applicable)
- Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Passport-sized Photos
- Personal Information Sheet or Application Form
- 3 Name Choices
Corporate Shareholder
- Company Trade License / Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Association
- Board of Resolution for Company Setup and Appointment of Authorized Signatory
- UBO List
- Incumbency Certificate
- 3 Name Choices
- Passport copy of Company Manager
- Visa copy of Company Manager
- Emirates ID of Company Manager
| Features | BIZ 0 |
|---|---|
| Visa eligibility | 0 |
| Promo code | BIZ 0 |
| Package prices | 1 year AED 6,000 2 years AED 10,800 3 years AED 15,300 4 years AED 20,400 5 years AED 25,500 6 Years AED 30,600 10 years AED 51,000 |
| Package price Renewal | Same as new registration price |
| Pre-approval fees | Pre-approval fee for 1 shareholder is included in package price Additional charges for more than 1 shareholder will be applicable |
| Legal form | FZ-LLC I Subsidiary | Branch not permitted |
| Type of shareholders | Individual and / or Corporate |
| Number of shareholders | Up to 5 |
| Number of activities | Up to 5 |
| Manager on the license | Same as shareholder |
| License types | All (except Industrial) |
| Mix and match of activities | Permitted from all license types |
| Type of activities | All activities permitted with Coworking facility (except Standalone, ESR, DNFBP, High-Risk and Industrial activities requiring physical office space or higher) Special activity fees will not be levied |
| Instalment facility | 1-year packages – Not permitted Multi-year packages – Permitted (1 CDC + 2 PDC) |
| Package upgrade | Permitted to upgrade to any visa eligible packages |
| Features | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Package price | 1 year – AED 14,000 2 years – AED 26,600 3 years – AED 37,800 4 years – AED 50,400 5 years – AED 59,500 6 years – AED 67,200 10 years – AED 105,000 |
| Renewal price | Same as new package price |
| Visa price inclusion | 1 visa cost will be included in package price for as long as license is renewed No separate 1 visa fees to be paid |
| Legal form | FZ-LLC | Subsidiary | Branch |
| Type of shareholders | Individual | Corporate |
| No. of shareholders | 2 |
| No. of activities | 3 |
| Mix and match of activities | Permitted from all license types for up to 3 activities |
| Visa eligibility | 4 |
| Add-on visa | Add additional visas (up to 4) by paying AED 4,000 for each visa Annual package price will be revised to include new visa fee |
| Manager on the license | Same as shareholder or non-shareholder |
| Licence types | Commercial, Services, Media, E-commerce, Education (Consultancy Services and Training Institute), General Trading Exclusion: Industrial |
| Type of activities | All activities permitted with Coworking facilities No special activity fees will be applicable (except for Legal Consultancy services, Intellectual Property Registration Agent and others priced >AED 5,000) |
| Instalment facility | 1-year package: 1 CDC + 1 PDC (within 180 days interval) Multi-year package: 1 CDC + 3 PDC (all to be paid within 12 months) |
| Package upgrade (Office packages) | Easy upgrade to any package during the life of the company by only paying the difference in package price |
| Dependent visa discount | 20% |
Relevant Value-added Services suitable for this customer segment:
- Urgent/Royal visa service
- Tax services – Corporate tax consultation & registration, VAT
- Bookkeeping & accounting
- Legal services
- Attestation & typing services
Package benefits
- Affordable and value-unlocking business setup package
- All-inclusive pricing – including license and 1 UAE residence visa (all visa and visa related costs). No separate visa renewal processing as long as license is renewed
- Split payments into two easy instalments or higher instalments if opting for multi-year package
- Provision to select from multiple activities including General Trading, E-commerce, Consultancy activities under the same business package
- Same price guaranteed for renewal – 1 visa cost included in 1 year and multi-year packages
- Easy upgrade of packages – no amendment charges applicable for package upgrade
- Simply add-on visa fees to add up to 3 more visas at any point throughout the company’s existence
- Multi-year package options available – from 1 to 10 years
- Unlimited access to Compass Coworking Centre for networking opportunities
- Coworking facility lease agreement with every package to assist with bank account opening
- Fully digital registration and renewal process, no physical presence of shareholder required
- Strategic Partnership with RAKBANK, WIO, Mashreq, CBD bank for business bank account opening: https://rakez.com/en/Join–Us/Banking–Partners
- Easy payment plans with 0% interest are available with partner banks such as: ADCB, ENBD, RAKBANK, CBD and EIB
Terms and conditions
- Federal fee of AED 10 (per year) will be separately charged on each package
- Visa is renewed every two years at no cost as long as license is renewed on time and is still valid
- Pre-approval fees included in package price for 2 shareholders
- All other corporate amendment charges apart from package upgrade fees will continue to be applicable
- Deposit on Employee visas will be applicable
- Visa is non-transferrable, if cancelled once it cannot be availed by another shareholder/manager
- Package cannot be availed by Freelancer permit applications, Business Invest and Al Hamra Home office customers
| Features | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Package price | 1 year – AED 18,000 2 years – AED 34,200 3 years – AED 48,600 4 years – AED 64,800 5 years – AED 76,500 6 years – AED 86,400 10 years – AED 135,000 |
| Renewal price | Same as new package price |
| Visa price inclusion | 2 visa cost will be included in package price for as long as license is renewed No separate visa fees to be paid |
| Bundle code | Biz Saver Plus Two |
| Legal form | FZ-LLC | Subsidiary | Branch |
| Type of shareholders | Individual | Corporate |
| No. of shareholders | 2 |
| No. of activities | 3 |
| Mix and match of activities | Permitted from all license types for up to 3 activities |
| Visa eligibility | 2 |
| Manager on the license | Same as shareholder or non-shareholder |
| Licence types | Commercial, Services, Media, E-commerce, Education (Consultancy Services and Training Institute), General Trading Exclusion: Industrial |
| Type of activities | All activities permitted with Coworking facilities Activities priced > AED 5,000 will be charged separately |
| Instalment facility | 1-year package: 1 CDC + 2 PDC (within 90 days interval) |
| Package upgrade (Office packages) | Easy upgrade to any package during the life of the company by only paying the difference in package price |
| Dependent visa discount | 20% |
Relevant Value-added Services suitable for this customer segment:
- Urgent/Royal visa service
- Tax services – Corporate tax consultation & registration, VAT
- Bookkeeping & accounting
- Legal services
- Attestation & typing services
Package benefits
- Most competitive business setup package tailored for more than 1 owner
- All-inclusive pricing – including license and 2 UAE residence visas (all visa and visa related costs). No separate visa renewal processing required as long as license is renewed on-time
- Split payments into three easy instalments or higher if opting for multi-year package
- Provision to select from multiple activities including General Trading, E-commerce, Consultancy activities under the same business package
- Same price guaranteed for renewal – 2 visa cost included
- Easy upgrade of packages – no amendment charges applicable for package upgrade
- Multi-year package options available – from 1 to 10 years
- Unlimited access to Compass Coworking Centre for networking opportunities
- Coworking facility lease agreement with every package to assist with bank account opening
- Fully digital registration and renewal process, no physical presence of shareholder required
- Strategic Partnership with RAKBANK, WIO, Mashreq, CBD bank for business bank account opening: https://rakez.com/en/Join-Us/Banking-Partners
- Easy payment plans with 0% interest are available with partner banks such as: ADCB, ENBD, RAKBANK, CBD and EIB.
Terms and conditions
- Federal fee of AED 10 (per year) will be separately charged on each package
- Visa is renewed every two years at no cost as long as license is renewed on time and is still valid
- Pre-approval fees included in package price for 2 shareholders
- All other corporate amendment charges apart from package upgrade fees will continue to be applicable
- Deposit on Employee visas will be applicable
- Visa is non-transferrable, if cancelled once it cannot be availed by another shareholder/manager
- Package cannot be availed by Freelancer permit applications, Business Invest and Al Hamra Home office customers