Ras Al Khaimah
Your Dutch-speaking guide to company formation and residency in one of the UAE’s fastest-growing emirates — personally supported, from your first conversation to your Emirates ID.
Why Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is fast becoming a preferred base for European entrepreneurs — under an hour from Dubai and Sharjah, with its own business-friendly regulatory framework.
- Lower costs — setup and annual costs are typically lower than in Dubai
- 100% foreign ownership — no local partner required
- Residency available — through most business structures
- Fast, digital procedures — RAKEZ and RAK ICC run largely online processes
- Strategic location — close to Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Which structure fits your plans?
| Structure | Best for | Residency | Physical presence |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ FZE/FZC (free zone) | Operating businesses, international trade or services | Yes | Only for the visa step |
| RAKEZ Non-Free Zone | Businesses targeting the local UAE market | Yes | Only for the visa step |
| RAK ICC (offshore) | Holdings, IP protection, privacy | No | Never |
| RAK ICC Premium | Holding combined with operations via a RAKEZ entity | Yes | Only for the visa step |
| RAK Mainland | Full local market access, government contracts | Yes | Yes, physical office required |
Not sure which structure fits your plans? That’s exactly what we help you decide — matched to your activity, budget and goals.
How the process works
- Introductory call — we discuss your plans, goals and the best-fit structure
- Preparation & documents — we gather and prepare everything required
- Company formation — registration with RAKEZ or RAK ICC, fully handled on your behalf
- Residency visa (if applicable) — medical test and Emirates ID biometrics, with our VIP in-country support if you choose
- Ongoing support — annual renewal and compliance, so you can focus on running your business
VIP In-Country Experience
Applying for a residency visa requires at least one physical visit — for the medical test and your Emirates ID. Our VIP In-Country Experience takes care of it all:
- Airport pickup (DXB or SHJ)
- Transfer and hotel stay near Al Hamra
- Support through the medical test, RAKEZ signing and bank meeting
- Emirates ID biometrics, locally in RAK
- Paul Louis personally present for the key moments (Premium tier)
Fully done in 2 to 3 days — no guesswork, no surprises.
Why NER Management Consultancies?
- 35+ years of business experience — built personally, not an anonymous team
- Fully Dutch-speaking — from the first conversation to the final signature
- Active network — member of the Belgian Business Council Dubai, connected with AWEX
- Personal guidance — not a file number, but a point of contact who knows you
- 8 years based in the UAE — knowledge from the ground, not just the theory