Doing Business in Ras Al Khaimah City
Setting up
| Item | Who |
|---|---|
| Mainland licences | Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development |
| Chamber of commerce | Ras Al Khaimah Chamber |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities; UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies4,5,6
The city
A creek divides the city into the old town of Ras Al Khaimah in the west and Al Nakheel in the east. Other towns in the emirate include Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Digdaga, Khatt and Masafi.1
Free zones
Source: UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone7
Airport
- Ras Al Khaimah International (RKT)
Source: UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet3
Frequently Asked Questions
Who licenses companies in Ras Al Khaimah?
The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development licenses mainland companies; RAKEZ and Innovation City license companies in their free zones.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Ras Al Khaimah
- Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre: Statistical Yearbook 2025, GDP (preliminary 2024)
- UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet
- UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
- UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
- UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
- UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.