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RAKEZ Expands Beyond Licensing by Consolidating Over 45 Value-Added Services

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has consolidated more than 45 value-added services for its community of over 50,000 registered companies. The offerings cover business bank account opening assistance, tax compliance, bookkeeping, human resources, and industrial workforce management. RAKEZ reported a 98 percent success rate for its bank account opening assistance.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Jurisdiction
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 6, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
wam.ae
Illustration: A modern commercial business centre and office complex in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, bathed in bright daylight with contempor
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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has announced the consolidation of more than 45 value-added services designed to assist its community of over 50,000 registered companies, Emirates News Agency reported.

According to RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad, the free zone authority provides operational support beyond initial licensing. Among these offerings is assistance with business bank account opening, which has achieved a 98 percent success rate.

The authority also coordinates corporate tax registration and filing, VAT compliance, bookkeeping, human resources, and payroll management for licensed entities.

For industrial tenants, RAKEZ coordinates workforce management, staff accommodations, facilities maintenance, and specialized banking services for labourers.

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