RAKEZ is one of the UAE’s largest and most diverse free zones, offering cost-effective setup solutions for SMEs, industrial companies, freelancers, and global investors. It is known for its affordable license packages, warehousing solutions, and investor-friendly environment.
Assertive Zone offers seamless, end-to-end RAKEZ business setup services tailored to your requirements.
RAKEZ earns its reputation for good reason — here’s what genuinely sets it apart from other free zones in the UAE.
| License Type | What It Covers | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial License | Import, export, distribution, and general trading of goods | Trading companies, wholesalers, product distributors, import/export businesses |
| Professional / Service License | Knowledge-based and service-oriented business activities | Consultants, IT service providers, HR firms, marketing agencies, business advisors |
| Industrial License | Manufacturing, production, processing, and assembly | Manufacturers, food processors, product assembly units, industrial operators |
| E-Commerce License | Online selling, digital retail, and electronic trading platforms | Online store owners, dropshipping businesses, digital marketplace operators |
| Media License | Media production, publishing, broadcasting, and content creation | Production houses, PR agencies, advertising firms, content creators, publishers |
| Educational License | Training, coaching, educational services, and skill development | Training institutes, coaching centers, online educators, certification providers |
| Freelancer Permit | Independent professional services under personal name | Freelancers in design, media, tech, consulting, writing, and other creative or professional fields |
A proper RAKEZ setup involves more than just filing an application. Here’s exactly what goes into a complete company formation — and what Assertive Zone handles for you at each stage:
This is always the starting point. The activity you choose determines which license category you need, whether any additional approvals are required, and what facility options are available to you. We walk you through this decision carefully — because getting it right from the start saves a lot of time and avoids rework later.
RAKEZ’s flexibility on facilities is one of its biggest selling points. Based on your business activity, team size, and growth plans, we advise you on whether a flexi-desk, private office, warehouse, or another facility type is the right fit. This decision also affects your visa quota, so it’s worth thinking through properly.
We submit your preferred business name for approval. If your first choice isn’t available or doesn’t meet RAKEZ guidelines, we help you find a strong alternative quickly — keeping the process moving.
For individual applicants, this typically includes a passport copy and a recent photograph. For corporate shareholders or branch setups, additional documents such as a board resolution, certificate of incorporation, or audited financials may be required. We prepare the full document pack and submit it on your behalf.
RAKEZ reviews and approves your application. For most standard business activities, this is a fast and smooth step. For activities in regulated sectors, additional coordination may be needed — which we handle directly.
Your chosen facility — whether a flexi-desk or a warehouse unit — is formally allocated and the agreement is signed. This confirms your registered address within RAKEZ and is tied to your license.
Your RAKEZ trade license is officially issued. Your business is now legally established and authorized to operate.
With the license in hand, we initiate e-channel registration and the establishment card — then begin your investor visa process. This includes coordinating your medical appointment, Emirates ID registration, and visa stamping.
If you have employees to sponsor, we extend the same end-to-end support for their visas — coordinating each step efficiently.
With your license and establishment card ready, we help prepare your banking application and connect you with suitable banking options for your RAKEZ company profile.
Setting up in RAKEZ is genuinely straightforward when you have the right people guiding you. Here’s how we make sure your setup is done properly — without unnecessary delays, confusion, or unexpected costs.
We Start with a Real Conversation, Not a Template Before we recommend anything, we take the time to understand your business — what you do, who your clients are, how you plan to grow, and what kind of support structure you need. RAKEZ might be the right answer, or it might not be. We’ll tell you honestly, even if that means pointing you toward a different free zone or a mainland license instead.
Transparent Pricing from Day One The business setup industry in the UAE has a reputation for quotes that look attractive and invoices that don’t. We do things differently. You get a complete, itemized cost breakdown before any work begins — government fees, our service charges, facility costs, and visa fees — all laid out clearly so there are no surprises later.
One Dedicated Team Throughout From consultation to license issuance and beyond, you deal with one team that knows your file. No passing you between departments, no repeating your requirements to a different person at every stage. One point of contact who stays with you through the entire process.
Full PRO and Government Liaison Our PRO team manages all communication with RAKEZ, immigration authorities, and any other government bodies involved in your setup. You don’t need to navigate authority portals, chase approvals, or follow up on submissions — we handle all of that.
Activity and Package Guidance That Actually Fits Not every RAKEZ package is right for every business. We look at your activity, your visa needs, your facility requirements, and your budget — and recommend the package that genuinely makes sense for you. Not the most expensive one, and not a cut-price option that leaves you needing upgrades six months later.
Visa and Immigration Support — Start to Finish We manage the complete visa process for investors and employees — entry permits, medical fitness tests, Emirates ID appointments, and visa stamping. Everything is coordinated properly so your residency is sorted without delays.
Bank Account Coordination UAE bank account opening has become more demanding for newly incorporated companies. We prepare your file with the right supporting documents, advise you on which banks are best suited to your company’s profile and activity, and walk you through the process to give you the strongest chance of a smooth approval.
Ongoing Compliance and Annual Renewals Your RAKEZ license and visa statuses need to stay current year after year. We track your renewal deadlines, manage submissions, and keep your company compliant — so you’re never caught out with a lapsed license or an expired residency visa.