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Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) sits at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe—making it an ideal location for British entrepreneurs looking to expand internationally. Established in 2000, the RAK Free Trade Zone is one of the UAE’s most cost-effective and rapidly developing free zones. For UK investors, it offers a range of attractive incentives and competitive setup costs, making it a smart choice for establishing a presence in the Middle East.
All business services in Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) can be accessed via the RAK Portal 360 — a digital platform that simplifies and speeds up the entire company formation process for UK entrepreneurs.
For UK entrepreneurs and investors, setting up a company in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) offers greater value compared to other UAE free zones, thanks to its competitively priced office spaces and warehouse facilities..
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has experienced rapid growth in recent years, drawing significant investment—including from UK-based businesses aiming to expand into the Middle East. Known for its cost-effective environment, RAK offers an ideal location to live, work, and do business, with strategic access to the Strait of Hormuz for international trade.
RAK offers 100% foreign ownership, allowing UK entrepreneurs to retain full control of their business without the need for a local partner.
Enjoy a tax-free environment in Ras Al Khaimah, including VAT exemptions—an excellent cost-saving advantage for UK businesses expanding to the UAE.
With no restrictions on foreign exchange transactions, Ras Al Khaimah offers UK businesses seamless cross-border trade and financial flexibility.
RAK offers lower operational costs for office space, warehousing, and utilities—making it an ideal choice for UK SMEs and startups looking to expand in the UAE.
Al Hamra Business Zone has commercial, industrial and logistics hubs, entertainment and residential facilities.
Al Hamra Industrial Zone for light and heavy industry businesses.
Al Ghail Industrial Zone for industrial manufacturing.
Al Hulaila Industrial Zone for heavy industry producers.
RAKEZ Academic Zone for international education institutions and service providers.
Al Nakheel Business Zone for freelancers and SMEs.
Ras Al Khaimah stands out as one of the few UAE free zones offering fully customisable warehouse spaces and industrial plots for development. UK businesses can also lease or build staff and labour accommodations on-site. With all the standard benefits of UAE free zones—plus added flexibility—RAK is ideal for cost-conscious companies looking to scale efficiently.
This license enables UK entrepreneurs to provide consultancy services across sectors such as finance, investment, management, legal, and economics. It also includes approvals for operating restaurants, catering businesses, travel agencies, insurance services, and cargo or freight forwarding—making it a versatile option for service-based companies entering the UAE market.
This licence is essential for UK businesses involved in importing raw materials, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, and exporting finished goods. To obtain this licence, approval from the Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone authorities is required, ensuring full compliance with local industrial regulations.
This licence permits UK entrepreneurs to import, export, store, and distribute goods as outlined in the licence agreement. With streamlined RAK company formation services, obtaining this trading licence is straightforward—making it ideal for British businesses looking to expand into the UAE and wider Middle East markets.
This licence enables UK entrepreneurs to provide a wide range of professional services, including consultancy, IT solutions, design, development, and more. Ideal for service-based businesses looking to establish a strong presence in the UAE market
A general trading licence in Ras Al Khaimah allows UK entrepreneurs to import, export, store, and trade a wide range of products under one licence—without needing to specify each product category. Unlike standard trading licences, this option provides greater flexibility and is ideal for diverse business portfolios. Business setup experts like Flyingcolour® can streamline the process and get your licence issued swiftly.
Choose your activity – RAK Free Zone offers a wide range of business licence options—commercial, educational, e-commerce, media and more.
Choose the company type – Choose the right legal structure for your company—such as an LLC, branch, or sole establishment—as it will define your business operations, liability, and compliance requirements in the UAE
Choose and register a business name – Select a company name that complies with UAE naming regulations. Flyingcolour will guide you through the rules and handle the name approval process on your behalf.
Apply for a trade license – Submit your trade licence application to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Free Zone, ensuring it aligns with your chosen business activity.
Apply for visas – Begin the UAE visa application process for yourself and your staff to legally live and work in the Emirates.
Get the trade license – Once your trade licence is approved, finalise the formalities to receive your official permit and begin business operations in the UAE.
Rent office in the Free Zone – Secure an office space within Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone to establish your official business presence and commence operations in the UAE.
Flyingcolour Business Setup provides expert guidance and personalized service for your business setup in RAK Free Zone. Our team is with you every step of the way to make the business setup process seamless
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Flyingcolour® does all types of company registrations in UAE, We do Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore company setups across all Emirates of UAE. We also open business bank accounts with local banks. Our team works with UAE Government Departments and banks to make the registration process smooth.