• 100% foreign ownership + full profit/capital repatriation
RAKEZ allows investors (local or foreign) to hold full ownership of their company and assets — no local sponsor needed.
Profits and capital can be freely repatriated, giving you full financial control and flexibility.
• Zero (or minimal) corporate tax and customs benefits
As a qualifying free-zone entity, companies in RAKEZ may enjoy 0% corporate tax (subject to compliance with free-zone and federal rules).
Import/export or re-export businesses also benefit from customs duty exemptions — a major plus for trading, logistics, manufacturing or e-commerce businesses.
• Lower setup and operational costs than many zones
Compared to free zones in major emirates (like Dubai or Abu Dhabi), RAKEZ offers more affordable licensing, office/warehouse rents, and renewal costs — which improves profitability, especially for SMEs and startups.
• Fast, streamlined, and flexible company formation process
RAKEZ promotes quick setup — licences in 1–2 weeks or less, and offers a “one-stop shop” handling licensing, visas, permits, and compliance, which reduces red tape and accelerates time-to-market.
Packages are flexible: from “zero-visa” start-ups to “full setup + visas + offices/warehouses + multi-activity licences” — allowing entrepreneurs to scale at their own pace.
• Access to good infrastructure, logistics & industrial ecosystem
RAKEZ offers access to well-equipped offices, warehouses, storage facilities, industrial spaces and even land for development — ideal for manufacturing, trading, import/export, or logistics-heavy operations.
Its location and connectivity make it a strategic gateway for regional and global trade (Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe), which helps companies dealing in cross-border business.
• Broad license scope and activity options — from SMEs to industrial firms
RAKEZ supports a wide array of business activities — from trading, services, consulting, e-commerce, to manufacturing and industrial operations. This makes it versatile for different kinds of businesses, including those transitioning from small-scale to large operations.
It thus works well for entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and larger firms — whichever stage you’re at.
• Support services & ease of doing business — from licences to visas, banking, compliance
RAKEZ doesn’t just give you a license — it offers a full “business-support ecosystem”: visa processing, PRO services, banking assistance, office/warehouse leasing, assistance with permits, and more. This reduces administrative burden on you.
For small businesses and startups, this one-stop convenience can make a big difference and help you focus on growth rather than paperwork.
🔭 What Makes RAKEZ Especially Relevant in 2026
Increasing demand for cost-efficient free-zone setups: As competition rises globally, businesses are looking for low-cost but high-quality bases. RAKEZ’s lower cost + flexibility positions it well.
Rise in cross-border trade & manufacturing: Global supply-chain shifts are pushing more firms to look at logistic-friendly hubs; RAKEZ’s infrastructure + port connectivity is a strong draw.
Growing number of SMEs, e-commerce, service-based and startup ventures across sectors — for whom RAKEZ offers a low-risk, affordable entry.
Changes in UAE’s regulatory & tax environment favouring free-zone entities meeting compliance — meaning RAKEZ’s framework remains attractive under evolving laws (for example corporate-tax regimes).
