Company setup in RAK Maritime City
RAK Maritime City is a free zone for maritime and marine businesses, including ship repair, marine services and offshore support.
Doing business in RAK Maritime City
It offers quay frontage, yards and offices for marine users, away from the busy city centre.
Shipyards, marine engineering, offshore services, vessel owners and maritime consultants.
What to know before you register
Who it suits
Marine services, shipyards and offshore firms. Shipyards, marine engineering, offshore services, vessel owners and maritime consultants.
Licensing route
Companies license under the free zone with full foreign ownership. Marine activities need maritime and safety approvals.
Practical tip
Tell us about vessels and equipment early. They affect the permit list.
Services we provide for RAK Maritime City companies
PRO services
Visas, Emirates ID, labour and immigration paperwork handled for you.
Residency and Golden Visa
Investor, partner and employee visas, and long-term residency options.
Bank account support
Guidance and introductions for a corporate account.
Renewals and amendments
Renew on time and change activities, partners or addresses.
Document attestation
Attestation of company and personal documents.
Licence types
Understand commercial, professional and industrial licences.
Frequently asked questions
Do vessel owners use RAK Maritime City?
Yes, for services and registration support.
Is it for large companies only?
No. Small marine service firms also operate.
How long does setting up in RAK Maritime City take?
The time depends on your activity, the approvals it needs and how quickly documents and premises are ready. After reviewing your plan we give a written timeline for RAK Maritime City.
Ready to set up in RAK Maritime City?
Tell us your activity and plan. We reply with the recommended route, an itemised proposal and the next steps.