WELCOME TO RAKEZ 1 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE 2 RAS AL KHAIMAH IDEAL PLACE FOR BUSINESS & QUALITY LIVING

At the northernmost part of the (UAE) lies Ras Al Khaimah, and five seaports led by one of the leading business Saqr Port, the largest bulk port destinations in the country. The in the Middle East. combination of Ras Al Khaimah’s But Ras Al Khaimah is not all about business-friendly environment and business. It is also a great place for you and cost competitiveness has helped your family to live! Residents get access thousands of investors gain a higher to high-quality yet affordable housing, return on investment. shopping malls, premier educational The emirate’s political security and sta- institutions and advanced medical bility are backed by renowned credit rating facilities. Also, living in the emirate is like agencies such as Fitch Ratings and S&P, while being on an everyday vacation – you get to its connectivity to fast-growing markets is well enjoy a relaxed seaside ambiance, year- supported by major logistical hubs including: round sunny weather, majestic mountains AREA POPULATION GDP COASTLINE AVG TEMP Ras Al Khaimah International Airport; multi-lane as well as a rich local culture and a superhighways that link to neighbouring emirates; welcoming atmosphere. 2,478 KM2 355,005* AED 36.3 BN* 64 KM 27° C

*2016 estimates from RAK Centre for Statistics & Studies 3 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE 4 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE A SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS HUB COST-EFFECTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

QUICK & EASY CUSTOMISABLE ONE-STOP SHOP, PROCESSES SERVICES & FACILITIES AFTER-SALE SUPPORT

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is one of the leading business and industrial hubs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Committed Free zone and non-free zone entity formation One-stop shop, a central location for government services to its promise of empowering free zone and non-free zone businesses, RAKEZ offers customisable solutions including state-of-the-art 100% ownership Portal 360, a self-service online client portal facilities, wide-ranging licences and first-class services in a one-stop shop. Fast and efficient business set-up processes Connectivity to major logistical hubs and multi-lane superhighways Blessed with a strategic location, RAKEZ connects investors to growing markets of the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), Europe as well Wide-ranging business and industrial facilities and value-added services Accessibility via an international spread of regional offices as South and Central Asia. Provision to build on-site staff and labour accommodation Easy access to markets across the MENA and Asia regions

MORE THAN FROM OVER EXCEEDING RAKEZ ZONES 15,000 100 50 START YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY IN ANY OF OUR SPECIALISED ZONES COMPANIES COUNTRIES SECTORS & AL HAMRA AL HAMRA, AL GHAIL & AL HULAILA INDUSTRIAL ZONES RAKEZ ACADEMIC ZONE BUSINESS ZONES Schools, universities, institutes, academic Manufacturing, industrial projects, trading, Trading, service and consultancy businesses consultancy and services assembly and logistics 5 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE 6 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 7 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE 8 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 9 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE 10 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 COMMERCIAL Trading in services and goods LEGAL ENTITIES EDUCATIONAL Opening an education-related institution or consultancy company There are several kinds of legal entities from which you can choose: E-COMMERCE Trading in goods and services via electronic means

GENERAL TRADING Trading in multiple goods FREE ZONE ENTITY FREE ZONE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (FZ-LLC) 1 - 50 shareholders INDIVIDUAL/PROFESSIONAL One owner with one activity in a specific specialty or expertise

INDUSTRIAL Manufacturing, importing, packaging and exporting products INDIVIDUAL ESTABLISHMENT Sole owner NON-FREE ZONE ENTITY MEDIA Operating media-related business activities LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) 2 - 50 shareholders PROFESSIONAL For individuals who provide professional services

BRANCH OF A UAE-BASED COMPANY Including companies incorporated in UAE free zones SERVICE Conducting services or consultancies across any industry BRANCHES BRANCH OF A FOREIGN COMPANY Located outside the UAE FREELANCER PERMIT For professionals in the fields of media and education 11 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE 12 SETTING UP A BUSINESS IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 SHORT TURNAROUND TIME FOR PROCESSES

ONE-STOP SHOP With the help of our business set-up consultants, you will select At RAKEZ, your ease of doing business is our CUSTOMISE YOUR PACKAGE your suitable legal entity, licence type and facility. 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 Government support be issued upon completion of the licensing formality, then the Concierge services visa application process will start. YOUR BUSINESS LICENCE Administrative assistance 13 RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE 14 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

REGIONAL RAKEZ HEADQUARTERS EUROPE OFFICE INTERNATIONAL OFFICES GLOBAL PO Box 10055, Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Toll Free (UAE) 800 RAKEZ (72539) +971 7 2041111 EUROPE RAKEZ LIAISON OFFICE +971 7 2077120 [email protected] Hansaring 1, 50670 Cologne, Germany BUSINESS CENTRES Germany +49 221 5708650 France +33 1 56 036741 IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UK +44 203 9347007 +49 221 570865 29 [email protected] RAKEZ BUSINESS CENTRE INDIA RAKEZ LIAISON OFFICE Boulevard Plaza Tower 2, Floor 22, Offices 2203 & 2204 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, The Capital Building, Floor 2, Office 202, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India +971 4 7041888 +971 4 7041800 +91 22 49735646 +91 9004675533 [email protected] [email protected]

RAKEZ BUSINESS CENTRE INDIA OFFICE West Tower, Floor 3, Offices 306 & 307, Abu Dhabi Mall, RAKEZ offers great ac- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates cessibility and far-reaching HQ & BUSINESS CENTRES +971 2 6994888 +971 2 6994848 support to its clients through [email protected] its business and promotion centres across the UAE and international liai- son offices in Germany and India. WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM

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