RAK ICC Offshore From AED 9,500 — Lowest‑Cost UAE Offshore.

RAK ICC (Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre) is an offshore (non‑resident) jurisdiction for holding companies and international trade. It’s separate from RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone), which is a free zone for UAE resident companies with visas and offices. Use RAK ICC if you want a holding vehicle without UAE residency. Use RAKEZ if you need UAE resident visas and a trading presence.

YABS RAK ICC packages start at AED 9,500 all‑in for 2026 — the cheapest UAE offshore jurisdiction. The package covers certificate of incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, registered agent and office for one year, share certificates and statutory registers, and RAKBank corporate account introduction.

Yes. RAK ICC is one of the most internationally recognised UAE offshore jurisdictions, with strong acceptance across 40+ countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It’s FATF‑compliant, does not permit bearer shares, and meets OECD transparency standards. This makes it substantially easier to open international bank accounts compared to weaker offshore jurisdictions.

RAK ICC companies cannot directly own freehold property in Dubai — only JAFZA Offshore has that permission. RAK ICC can hold leasehold property, own property through a Dubai mainland SPV, or hold shares in UAE property funds. If a direct Dubai property portfolio is your main goal, choose JAFZA Offshore instead (from AED 14,900).

RAK ICC incorporation typically takes 10–12 working days from KYC submission to certificate issuance. The process is fully remote — you e‑sign documents and provide a notarised Power of Attorney from your home country. No UAE visit is required. Bank account opening adds an additional 1–3 weeks depending on the bank’s KYC cycle.