RAK ICC offshore company formation cost in 2026: the honest breakdown
RAK ICC (Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre) is the UAE’s leading offshore jurisdiction for holding companies, asset protection and international trade. It is not a residency vehicle and it is not for selling inside the UAE; it is a clean, well-regarded corporate wrapper for owning assets and doing business internationally. Framed honestly, most RAK ICC formations cost between roughly AED 6,000 and AED 12,000, with no UAE visa attached.
What you actually pay (2026)
Offshore pricing is simpler than a free zone because there is no office or visa layer. Here is where the money goes, with honest ranges:
- Incorporation / licence fee: typically from around AED 6,000, depending on structure and provider.
- Registered agent: RAK ICC companies must use an approved agent (like us); this is bundled into your annual fee.
- Registered office address: provided through your agent, not a physical office you rent or occupy.
- Visa allocation: none. Offshore companies do not grant UAE residence visas.
- Establishment / immigration card: not applicable, because there is no immigration file without visas.
The number most agents gloss over is the Year-2 renewal. Your RAK ICC company renews annually through your registered agent, and that recurring fee is the real cost of ownership. It is usually modest, but insist on seeing it in writing before you incorporate.
Who RAK ICC is right for
- Holding companies that want to own shares, IP or other assets in a respected jurisdiction.
- Individuals and families structuring asset protection and succession.
- International traders operating outside the UAE who need a clean corporate vehicle.
- Important: No UAE residence visa. Cannot trade inside the UAE market — holding and international activity only.
RAK ICC vs the alternatives
RAK ICC is comparable in price to Ajman Offshore and cheaper than JAFZA Offshore, while carrying a stronger international reputation than most for holding and asset protection. Unlike JAFZA Offshore, a RAK ICC company cannot directly own Dubai property, so if property ownership is your goal, JAFZA is the better route. If you need to actually operate or hire inside the UAE, offshore is the wrong tool entirely and you should look at a free zone or mainland licence.
Offshore structuring rewards getting it right the first time. Use our free cost calculator for your exact all-in number, or WhatsApp us for a straight answer: +971 54 332 2846.
FAQs
How much does RAK ICC formation really cost?
Most RAK ICC companies cost from around AED 6,000 to AED 12,000 to incorporate, depending on structure and services. Because there are no visas or office, the range is tighter than a free zone. We will confirm your exact all-in figure, including the registered agent fee, before you commit.
Does RAK ICC include visas?
No. RAK ICC is an offshore jurisdiction and does not grant UAE residence visas of any kind. If you need residency for yourself or staff, you need a free zone or mainland company instead, and we can advise on the right combination.
What is the Year-2 renewal cost for RAK ICC?
Your RAK ICC company renews annually through your registered agent, and that fee is the ongoing cost of keeping it in good standing. It is usually modest. This is the figure many agents hide, so ask us and we will show it in writing before you incorporate.
