RAKEZ rolls out QR-verified digital business licences
The new licences let banks and government counters verify a company instantly, letting founders open a corporate bank account the same day licensing clears, as RAKEZ pushes past 40,000 registered companies.
- Volume / scale: 40,000
What happened
RAKEZ has begun issuing digital business licences carrying a QR code that banks and government counters can verify instantly, cutting out the paper-chase that used to follow approval. Founders who previously waited days for a stamped hard copy before they could open a corporate bank account can now do so the same day licensing clears.
Why it matters
The change lands as RAKEZ pushes registrations past 40,000 companies from more than 100 countries. Digital-first onboarding is aimed squarely at remote founders and international investors who set up a RAK entity without ever visiting the emirate in person — a growing share of new registrations, according to the free zone's own reporting.
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Frequently asked
What is the main update in Digital licence rollout adds QR onboarding?
RAKEZ has begun issuing digital business licences carrying a QR code that banks and government counters can verify….
Why does this matter for Ras Al Khaimah?
It reinforces RAKEZ as a growth hub for companies entering or expanding in the UAE and wider GCC market.
What are the key numbers behind this story?
The standout figure is 40,000 (Volume / scale). This scale underpins the strategic importance of the development for the emirate.
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