WELCOME TO RAKEZ

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RAS AL KHAIMAH
IDEAL PLACE FOR BUSINESS &
QUALITY LIVING

At the northernmost part neighbour-

of the United Arab Emirates ing emirates; and
(UAE) lies Ras Al Khaimah five seaports led by Saqr
(RAK), one of the leading Port, the largest bulk port in
business destinations in the the Middle East.
country. The combination of But RAK is not all about business. It is also
RAK’s business-friendly environ- a great place for you and your family to
ment and cost competitiveness has live! Residents get access to high-quality
helped thousands of investors gain a yet affordable housing, shopping malls,
higher return on investment. premier educational institutions and ad-
The emirate’s political security and stability vanced medical facilities. Also, living in
are backed by renowned credit rating agencies the emirate is like being on an everyday
such as Fitch Ratings and S&P, while its con- vacation – you get to enjoy a relaxed sea-
nectivity to fast-growing markets is well support- side ambiance, year-round sunny weather,
AREA POPULATION GDP COASTLINE AVG TEMP ed by major logistical hubs including: RAK Interna- majestic mountains as well as a rich local
tional Airport; multi-lane superhighways that link to culture and a welcoming atmosphere.
2,478 KM2 355,005* AED 36.3 BN* 64 KM 27° C
*2016 estimates from RAK Centre for Statistics & Studies
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RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE

A SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS HUB
COST-EFFECTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
QUICK & EASY CUSTOMISABLE ONE-STOP SHOP,
Based in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah and guided by the vision of His
PROCESSES SERVICES & FACILITIES AFTER-SALE SUPPORT
Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, United Arab Emirates Supreme
Governing Authority Free zone and non-free zone entity formation One-stop shop, a central location for government services
Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Economic
Zone (RAKEZ) was established to oversee and consolidate the specialised 2017 100% ownership Self-service customer portal
zones and clients of both Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) and Fast and efficient business set-up processes Connectivity to major logistical hubs and multi-lane superhighways
RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA). Wide-ranging business and industrial facilities and value-added services Accessibility via an international spread of regional offices
RAKEZ is committed to its promise of empowering clients and investors Provision to build on-site staff and labour accommodation Easy access to markets across the MENA and Asia regions
by offering a cost-effective and world-class economic zone with
customisable packages and services as well as state-of-the-art facilities. Founded

Blessed with a strategic location, RAKEZ connects investors to growing 2005 RAKEZ ZONES
markets of the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), Europe as well as South
and Central Asia. START YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY IN ANY OF OUR SPECIALISED ZONES
RAKEZ is the continuation of the story that started with the foundation of
AL HAMRA, AL GHAIL &
RAK FTZ in 2000 and the establishment of RAKIA in 2005. It is the preferred Founded RAKEZ BUSINESS ZONE AL HULAILA INDUSTRIAL ZONES RAKEZ ACADEMIC ZONE
business destination of more than 13,000 multinational companies, from
over 100 countries representing above 50 sectors. 2000 Trading, service and consultancy businesses Manufacturing, industrial projects, trading,
Schools, universities, institutes, academic
consultancy and services
assembly and logistics
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FACILITIES
CUSTOMISED TO YOUR
BUSINESS NEEDS
FLEXI FACILITIES OFFICES
Shared furnished workstations or offices Value-added services in a one-stop shop Ready or customisable office spaces One-stop shop facility and value-added services
Ideal for startups, SMEs and entrepreneurs Advanced IT/telecommunications infrastructure Ideal for commercial, service and consultancy businesses Advanced IT/telecommunications infrastructure
Secretarial and business centre services Eligibility to apply for UAE Residence Visas Secretarial and business centre services Eligibility to apply for UAE Residence Visas

WAREHOUSES LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT

Customisable and available in various sizes Proximity to retail districts and major logistical hubs Wide-ranging land sizes for development Provision for on-site staff and labour accommodation
Ideal for manufacturing, trading, assembly and logistics Provision for on-site staff and labour accommodation Ideal for manufacturing , logistical and service-industry projects Well-paved roads at all locations
Availability of security and utility supplies around the clock Easy access to manpower for loading and cargo Availability of security and utility supplies around the clock Eligibility to apply for UAE Residence Visas
Permanent power connectivity Eligibility to apply for UAE Residence Visas Proximity to major logistical hubs and other emirates
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BUSINESS TYPES
VARIETY OF OFFERS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS Our multi-sector investment hub offers the choice of setting up a free zone or non-free zone entity, depending on your requirements.

ZERO INCOME AND CORPORATE TAXATION

100% OWNERSHIP & PROFIT REPATRIATION
FREE ZONE ACCESS TO LOCAL MARKET THROUGH A LOCAL AGENT
ENTITY NO CUSTOMS DUTY ON RE-EXPORTED GOODS
FREEDOM TO SOURCE LABOUR

ZERO INCOME AND CORPORATE TAXATION

ESTABLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH A UAE PARTNER
NON-FREE DIRECT SALES IN LOCAL MARKET
ZONE ENTITY NO CUSTOMS DUTY ON SALES IN LOCAL OR GCC MARKETS
SUBJECT TO UAE LABOUR LAW
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COMPANY SET-UP
A SOLUTION FOR EVERY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT

LICENCES
RAKEZ offers you a wide variety of business licences covering an array of activities:
FREE NON-FREE
ZONE ZONE

LEGAL ENTITIES COMMERCIAL Trading in services and goods

There are several kinds of legal entities from which you can choose:
EDUCATIONAL Opening an education-related institution or consultancy company

FREE ZONE LIMITED LIABILITY ESTABLISHMENT (FZE) Sole owner E-COMMERCE Trading in goods and services via electronic means
FREE ZONE ENTITY
FREE ZONE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (FZ-LLC) 2-50 shareholders GENERAL TRADING Trading in multiple goods

INDIVIDUAL/PROFESSIONAL One owner with one activity in a specific specialty or expertise

INDIVIDUAL ESTABLISHMENT 1
NON-FREE ZONE ENTITY INDUSTRIAL Manufacturing, importing, packaging and exporting products
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) 2 -50 shareholders
MEDIA Operating media-related business activities

BRANCH OF A UAE-BASED COMPANY Including companies incorporated in UAE free zones PROFESSIONAL For individuals who provide professional services
BRANCHES
BRANCH OF A FOREIGN COMPANY Located outside the UAE SERVICE Conducting services or consultancies across any industry
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SETTING UP A BUSINESS
IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3
SHORT TURNAROUND TIME FOR PROCESSES

ONE-STOP SHOP
CUSTOMISE YOUR PACKAGE With the help of our business set-up consultants, you will select
your suitable legal entity, licence type and facility.
At RAKEZ, your ease of doing business is our
priority. This is why we have established a cen-
tral location where you can accomplish all your
administrative tasks in one place.
Our business set-up consultants will guide you from filling out
Registration and leasing services
SUBMIT APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS your application all throughout submission, ensuring that all
requirements are met. Licence renewal services
After-sale support
Visa services
PROCEED WITH PAYMENT & RECEIVE Your licence along with your registration set and bank letter will
be issued upon completion of the licensing formality, then the
Government support
Concierge services
YOUR BUSINESS LICENCE visa application process will start.
Administrative assistance
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NATIONAL

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PO Box 10055, Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Hansaring 1, 50670 Cologne, Germany

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BUSINESS CENTRES
IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TURKEY RAKEZ LIAISON OFFICE
Plaza Cubes, Büyükdere Street, Metrocity D Block (Floor 4),
RAKEZ BUSINESS CENTRE DUBAI Levent / Istanbul, Turkey
Boulevard Plaza Tower 2 (Floor 22), Sheikh Mohammed +90 216 6884875 +90 530 3253493
Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, United Arab Emirates +90 216 6882284 turkey@rakez.com

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+971 4 7041888 +971 4 7041800

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customercare@rakez.com INDIA RAKEZ LIAISON OFFICE

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The Capital Building (No. 202, Floor 2),
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West Tower (Floor 1), Abu Dhabi Mall,
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RAKEZ offers great ac-

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+971 2 6994888 +971 2 6994848
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support to its clients through
its business and promotion centres
across the UAE and international liai-
son offices in Germany, Turkey and India.
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