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Ras Al Khaimah Mainland Company Setup
Set up a mainland company in Ras Al Khaimah to benefit from lower operating costs, industrial land and a business friendly local administration.
Setting up on the Ras Al Khaimah mainland
Ras Al Khaimah mainland companies are licensed by the RAK Department of Economic Development. The emirate is known for manufacturing, logistics, tourism and construction materials, and offers good value premises and industrial land.
A RAK mainland licence lets you trade across the UAE and sponsor visas, while keeping rents and running costs below those of the larger cities.
At a glance
- Licensing authority: RAK DED
- Competitive premises and land costs
- Strong industrial and tourism sectors
- Trade across the UAE
- Visa sponsorship for owners and staff
What we take care of in Ras Al Khaimah
- Activity selection and ownership check
- Legal structure advice
- Trade name reservation
- Initial approval with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development
- Memorandum of association and notarisation
- Office or premises and tenancy registration
- External approvals where required
- Licence issuance
- Establishment card and immigration file
- Investor, partner and employee visas
- Corporate bank account support
- VAT and corporate tax registration
Why set up with Emna Capital
01
One point of contact
A single advisor manages your file from the first call to the day your licence, visas and bank account are ready.
02
The right jurisdiction
We compare mainland, free zone and offshore options against your activity, clients and budget before you commit.
03
Paperwork done properly
Applications, attestations and translations are prepared and checked by our team to avoid rejections and delays.
04
Support after setup
Accounting, VAT, corporate tax, renewals and PRO work continue with the same team once you are trading.
How a Ras Al Khaimah mainland setup works
Step 1
Activity and structure
We confirm the activity codes, ownership rules and the most suitable legal form.
Step 2
Name and initial approval
The trade name is reserved and initial approval obtained from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development.
Step 3
Documents and premises
The MOA is prepared and notarised and your premises registered under a tenancy contract.
Step 4
Licence issuance
Any external approvals are secured, fees paid and the trade licence issued.
Step 5
Immigration file
The establishment card is issued so the company can sponsor visas.
Step 6
Visas and banking
Residence visas are processed and the corporate bank account application prepared.
Documents you will need
Exact requirements depend on the authority, the activity and the shareholders involved. We confirm the final list with you before anything is submitted.
- Passport copies of shareholders and manager
- Passport size photographs
- Visa copy or entry stamp
- Proposed trade names
- Tenancy contract for the premises
- Attested documents for corporate shareholders
Frequently asked questions
Manufacturing, trading, construction related businesses, hospitality and service companies serving the northern emirates are a natural fit.
Yes. RAKEZ is a free zone with its own rules, while a RAK mainland company is licensed by the RAK DED and can trade directly on the local market.
No. You can live elsewhere in the UAE, but the company must have registered premises in Ras Al Khaimah.
Yes. We prepare a side by side comparison of costs, visas and practical requirements before you decide.
Talk to an Emna Capital advisor
Tell us what you are planning and we will map out the route, the paperwork and the timeline. The first consultation is free.