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What will the company do?
Your activity affects the licence, approvals and operating structure.
Business Setup in RAK
Start with the business, not the paperwork.
The right setup depends on what you want to do, where your customers are and how you plan to operate. We help you work through those decisions before choosing a licence.
What to think about first
Six questions shape most setup decisions.
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Where are your customers?
Local UAE, international or a mix of both can influence the route you consider.
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Do you need premises?
Office, retail, warehouse and industrial needs can materially change the setup.
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Who will own it?
Shareholders and legal structure need to be planned correctly from the beginning.
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What residency is needed?
Owner, employee and family residency may form part of the wider plan.
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What comes after licensing?
Banking, tax, compliance and renewals matter just as much as incorporation.
Mainland
Explore mainland setup if your plans involve direct local operations, premises or a broader UAE-market focus.
Understand mainland setup →Free Zone
Explore free zone setup if you want a structured route for services, trading or an international business base in RAK.
Understand free zone setup →Beyond setup
Plan the company as an operating business.
Licensing is only the first milestone. We can also help with banking, residency, tax and document requirements.
Bank account assistance
Prepare for bank due diligence and application requirements.
Visas & residency
Owner, employee, spouse, dependent and eligible Golden Visa support.
Corporate Tax & VAT
Understand registration and ongoing compliance responsibilities.
Attestation
Support with document certification and attestation processes.
Get setup guidance
Tell us when you want to get started.
You do not need to know the technical setup route yet.