RAKEZ
Licences, registrations, industrial commissionings and free-zone policy from the emirate's largest business authority. Plus the setup guidance founders actually ask for.
RAKEZ Completes National Industrial Data Integration to Support UAE Industrial Growth
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has finalized a national industrial data integration platform, connecting federal and local industrial databases…
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Page 1 of 9RAKEZ First in RAK to Secure CIPS Ethical Procurement Certification
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has become the first government authority in the emirate to earn the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply…
RAKEZ and Rakbank Launch UAE-First Sixty-Minute Business Account Opening
RAKEZ and Rakbank have launched a UAE-first service letting eligible RAKEZ-licensed businesses open a Rakbank Business Current Account in just 60….
RAKEZ and NRTC Group Launch Workplace Wellness Initiative for Emirati Women's Month
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has partnered with NRTC Group to roll out a comprehensive workplace wellness programme for female employees and….
RAKEZ and A&A Associate Launch Accelerated UAE Residency Program
RAKEZ has partnered with A&A Associate to introduce a high-speed residency program, significantly reducing the time required for entrepreneurs to secure….
RAKEZ Targets Irish Investment Via Rise and Thrive Seminar
RAKEZ has launched a targeted campaign to attract Irish enterprises to Ras Al Khaimah, highlighting the emirate as a strategic gateway for European firms….
Embosal commissions a heavy-wall pipe mill in RAKEZ
The new LSAW mill produces high-specification piping for oil, gas and water transmission, reinforcing RAKEZ's position as a heavy-industry hub.
RAKEZ passes 50,000 registered companies
The milestone spans firms from more than 100 countries, with analysts pointing to the 'Wynn effect' stimulating ancillary business growth.
FedEx opens a customs clearance facility in RAKEZ
The dedicated hub is designed to speed up import and export processing for the free zone's just-in-time logistics businesses.
Understanding Ras Al Khaimah
Evergreen guidesRAKEZ: frequently asked
What is RAKEZ?
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — the emirate's main free-zone authority, formed in 2017 by merging RAK FTZ and the RAK Investment Authority. It covers commercial, industrial, educational and media activity.
How much does a RAKEZ licence cost?
From around AED 12,900 a year for a zero-visa flexi-desk package. Visa-bearing packages start near AED 15,500, and industrial setups price from the facility upward.
How many companies are registered in RAKEZ?
More than 50,000 as of 2026, with roughly 19,000 added during 2025.
Can a RAKEZ company trade on the UAE mainland?
Not directly. Mainland customers are reached through a distributor, a commercial agent or a separately licensed mainland branch.