RAKEZ Company Setup: Costs, Packages & Process (2026)

RAKEZ — the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — is one of the UAE's most cost-effective free zones, offering company setup from just AED 6,000/year. Located in Ras Al Khaimah (the northernmost emirate), RAKEZ provides an attractive combination of low costs, 90% bank approval rate, and a growing business community of over 15,000 companies from 100+ countries.

RAKEZ stands out with 6 distinct packages — the most flexible pricing structure among budget UAE free zones. Whether you need a zero-visa license-only setup or a full 4-visa package, RAKEZ has a tier that fits. The zone is particularly strong for trading, consulting, e-commerce, and light industrial activities. View the full RAKEZ zone profile →

RAKEZ offers 6 packages starting from AED 6,000/year with verified 2026 pricing:

1. Biz Saver (0 Visa) — AED 6,000/year
Trade license + flexi desk. No visa. Renewal: AED 6,000/year. The cheapest RAKEZ option and one of the cheapest in the entire UAE.

2. Biz Saver Plus One (1 Visa) — AED 14,000/year
License + desk + 1 investor/employee visa. Renewal: AED 14,000/year. Best for solo founders who need UAE residency.

3. SME All-in Entrepreneur (1 Visa) — AED 16,550/year
Enhanced 1-visa package with additional business support services. Renewal: AED 16,550/year.

4. SME All-in Partner (2 Visas) — AED 20,050/year
2 visas included. Ideal for partnerships. Renewal: AED 20,050/year.

5. SME All-in Venture (3 Visas) — AED 25,050/year
3 visas. Best for small teams. Renewal: AED 25,050/year.

6. SME All-in Enterprise (4 Visas) — AED 29,050/year
4 visas. Best for growing companies. Renewal: AED 29,050/year.

A key RAKEZ advantage: renewal costs are the same as Year 1 — no price hikes. Compare RAKEZ costs →

RAKEZ is an excellent choice for cost-conscious entrepreneurs:

Choose RAKEZ if you:
• Want one of the cheapest UAE setups (AED 6,000/year) with a 90% bank approval rate
• Need multiple visa allocations at predictable costs (same renewal as Year 1)
• Operate in trading, consulting, or e-commerce
• Want flexible package tiers that scale with your team size

Consider alternatives if you:
• Need a Dubai address — Meydan (AED 12,500) is the cheapest Dubai option with better banking (95%)
• Want the absolute cheapest — SPC (AED 5,750) in Sharjah is slightly cheaper
• Need industrial facilities — RAKEZ has industrial zones but KIZAD (Abu Dhabi) has more scale

Compare RAKEZ with alternatives: RAKEZ vs other zones →