Cost breakdown
Full cost of the company
| Cost item | Paid at setup | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| License package — entry price (first year) market benchmark; depends on activity set and visa quota | AED 6,000 | — |
| Medical insurance per visa holder depends on the plan and insurer | On request | — |
| Total | AED 6,000 | — |
Figures are market reference points from the September 2026 snapshot — the final quote is itemized on request.
HowTo · 5 steps
How the registration goes
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Consultation and activity confirmation
1–2 daysWe map your business model to the activity group, fix the package type and the visa quota you need, and confirm the exact scope before payment.
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Name reservation and initial approval
2–4 daysWe check the company name against the registry rules, reserve it and submit the application with passport copies of the shareholders.
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Signing and payment
1–3 daysThe license agreement is signed remotely and government fees are paid — no travel to the UAE is required at this stage.
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License issuance and establishment card
3–7 daysThe license is issued, then the establishment card is filed — the document that unlocks residence visas and the corporate bank account.
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Visa filing and corporate bank account
1–5 daysResidence visa applications are submitted for shareholders and staff, and the corporate account application goes to the banks that fit the profile.
Residence visas
Visa options
Residence visas are filed through RAKEZ: the catalog lists — investor visa packages. The visa quota depends on the chosen package and office solution.
Investor / partner visa
On request
- 2 years, renewable
- for shareholders of the company
Employee visa
On request
- 2 years, renewable
- quota depends on the package
Dependent visa (family)
On request
- spouse, children, parents
- requires tenancy and salary proof
Activity group · 50+ registry codes
About the activity
Gaming & Esports is one of the largest tracked activity groups on the platform: the September 2026 snapshot lists 98 license combinations across its providers, with a median package from AED 6,600* and entry packages from AED 1,620*.
At Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone this group counts 7 packages with entry prices from AED 6,000*. The authority licenses freezone companies in Ras Al Khaimah: incorporation is handled remotely, and the same license supports residence visa applications for shareholders and staff.
The cluster spans 50 official activity codes. The catalog lists the full code-by-code breakdown with per-zone availability — the table above shows the license packages.
Included: Company operations under the Gaming & Esports activity group, licensed by Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone; activity codes are combined in one license where the package allows it.
UAE · Ras Al Khaimah
About RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) accounts for 351 license combinations in the September 2026 snapshot, spread over 45 of the 52 activity clusters tracked on the platform. The strongest cluster here is Software Development & IT with 25 packages, followed by General Trading (23 packages).
- Activity combinations
- 351 45 of 52 clusters
- Median package
- from AED 6,000* market benchmark
- Price range
- AED 5,505 – 6,000* min–max in snapshot
- Setup time
- 5–15 days fastest → slowest filed
Entry packages start at AED 5,505*, the median combination runs from AED 6,000*, and the fullest configurations in the catalog reach AED 6,000*. Filed setup timelines range from 5 to 15 days depending on the activity mix, visa quota and office option.
RAKEZ is the largest free zone of Ras Al Khaimah, the northern-emirate hub for cost-effective industrial and services setups. This guide breaks the zone down by activity: the strongest clusters below, then the visa, establishment-card and bank-account steps that come bundled with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone licenses — all figures from the same market snapshot.
Jurisdiction facts checked with the provider on Sep 2026. Prices and fees are reviewed monthly.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gaming & esports license in RAKEZ cost?
In the September 2026 snapshot, entry packages at RAKEZ start from AED 6,000*. The exact figure depends on the activity set, visa quota and office option — the final quote is confirmed before payment.
How long does setup take at RAKEZ?
Filed packages at RAKEZ run from 5 to 15 days, fastest to slowest. Most of the timeline is document preparation and government approvals, which we handle remotely.
Can I get a residence visa with this license?
Yes — the investor visa packages are listed in the RAKEZ catalog. Employee and dependent visas are filed through the same establishment card.
Can foreigners own 100% of a RAKEZ company?
RAKEZ is a free zone authority: a company can be 100% foreign-owned, trades internationally and inside the free zone, and is licensed outside the mainland DED framework.
Does the package include a corporate bank account?
Some packages in the RAKEZ catalog carry the banking step. We prepare the KYC pack and match the profile to banks that accept freezone companies.
Not sure this package fits your case?
A 15-minute call is enough to match your business model to the right jurisdiction and license.