UAE Offshore
RAK ICC Company Formation
The World's Most Versatile Offshore Registry
📍 Ras Al Khaimah, UAESetup in 2–7 days
What is RAK ICC
The World's Most Versatile Offshore Registry
RAK International Corporate Centre is a government-owned offshore registry in Ras Al Khaimah. With 40,000+ incorporations from 160+ nationalities, it operates at a scale comparable to the BVI or Cayman — but with UAE jurisdiction, UAE banking access, and growing Dubai Land Department recognition for property ownership. It is the most popular UAE offshore jurisdiction by volume, with the fastest setup and the most cost-effective structure.
2–7 daysSetup time
1Director minimum
RemotePhysical visit not required
GoodBanking ease
Key Features
What Sets RAK ICC Apart
Fastest SetupCertificate of incorporation in 2–7 business days, fully digital — the quickest offshore route in the UAE.
Fully RemoteNo visit to Ras Al Khaimah required. The entire incorporation is managed by your registered agent.
Single DirectorOnly one director is required — simpler governance than JAFZA’s two-director minimum.
Privacy ProtectedShareholder and director details are not on a public register — UBO disclosure to authorities only.
Property & SharesHold Dubai/RAK freehold property (with NOC) and shares in UAE mainland and freezone companies.
Re-domiciliationMigrate an existing BVI, Cayman, or similar company to RAK ICC without losing its corporate history.
Use Cases
What RAK ICC Is Used For
›International holding companies owning shares in other entities
›Asset protection vehicles separating personal assets from business risk
›Intellectual property holding — trademarks, patents, software
›Family wealth structures and succession planning
›International trading invoicing between parties outside the UAE
›Investment holding — shares, securities, real estate
›Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for project finance or joint ventures
›Foundation planning alongside ADGM or DIFC structures
Be clear on the limits
What RAK ICC Cannot Do
- ✗Trade directly within the UAE domestic market
- ✗Sponsor UAE residency or employment visas for shareholders/directors
- ✗Hire employees in the UAE
- ✗Lease commercial office space for operations
- ✗Bid for UAE government contracts
Is RAK ICC right for you?
Who Should — and Shouldn't — Choose RAK ICC
Choose RAK ICC if you are…
- ✓Individual investors, entrepreneurs, and SMEs wanting the most cost-effective UAE offshore structure
- ✓Founders needing a holding company above their UAE freezone entity
- ✓Businesses managing international IP, trading, or investments
- ✓Anyone wanting to hold Dubai or RAK real estate under a corporate structure
- ✓Family offices structuring wealth across generations
- ✓Companies re-domiciling from BVI, Cayman, or similar jurisdictions to the UAE
Look at the alternative if…
- ✗Institutional credibility is paramount (European banks, large investors) — choose JAFZA
- ✗You specifically need a "Dubai" registered address for contractual reasons
- ✗You are structuring significant real estate where JAFZA's DLD relationship helps
- ✗Your counterparties are conservative banks that favour 40-year established jurisdictions
Setup Process
How We Incorporate Your RAK ICC Company
1Registered agent appointment (mandatory — you cannot apply directly)
2Company name reservation
3Document preparation (passport, proof of address, source of funds, business purpose)
4Notarization / attestation where required (varies by country)
5Submission by registered agent to RAK ICC
6Certificate of Incorporation issued (2–7 days)
7Corporate documents package (MOA, share certificates, appointment letters)
8Bank account opening support
RAK ICC or JAFZA?
See both jurisdictions side by side, then let a NUBIZ advisor confirm the right structure for you.
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