List of necessary documents for company registration in Ras Khaimah: Customs clearance upon preparation

Whether it is to set up an offshore company to build an international structure or to register a free trade zone company to carry out localized operations, enterprises are required to strictly comply with local legal requirements to prepare registration documents. This article will systematically sort out the list of necessary documents for the registration of a company in Ras Al Khaimah from multiple dimensions.

Basic Identification Document

1. Certificate of identity of directors and shareholders

natural person shareholders/directors: scanned copies of the front page of the passport (valid for more than 6 months) and scanned copies of the front and back of the ID card are required.

Shareholders/directors of legal entity: business license, registration certificate and other legal person identification documents are required, and a scanned copy of the legal representative's passport is attached.

2. Resume and contact information

each director and shareholder is required to submit a personal resume in English, covering educational background, business experience, identification photo and contact information such as telephone and email.

3. Address Proof Document

proof of address, such as utility bill, bank statement or lease agreement (English version required), within the last 3 months is required.

Address and Qualification Documents

1. Certificate of registered address

free Trade Zone companies can use virtual addresses or physical office addresses provided by the RAK Economic Zone (RAKEZ) without the need to actually lease an office.

Onshore Company: A lease contract or title certificate of a real office address in the UAE is required.

2. Industry licensing and qualification

if the company is involved in a specific industry (e. g. finance, healthcare, education), it is required to submit a pre-approval document from the relevant regulatory authority.

3. Company name pre-approval certificate

provide 3 alternative English company names and ensure that the names comply with the RAK naming rules (e. g. sensitive terms such as "bank" and "insurance" are not allowed).

Corporate Governance Documents

1. Articles of Association

the company name, business scope, shareholder structure, equity distribution and decision-making mechanism need to be specified in detail.

2. Letter of appointment of directors

the appointment of directors, terms of reference and term of office need to be clarified.

3. Register of shareholders

it is necessary to record the name, nationality, shareholding ratio and capital contribution of all shareholders.

4, legal secretary and registered agent power of attorney.

Statutory Secretary: A local licensee or individual is required to be appointed as statutory secretary for document custody and compliance reminders.

Registered Agent: A local registered agent must be appointed to communicate with government departments and submit documents.

Financial and Business Planning Documents

1. Certificate of registered capital

offshore companies: There is no minimum registered capital requirement, but the amount of registered capital (e. g. 10.000 dirhams) must be specified in the charter.

Free Trade Zone/Onshore Company: The recommended registered capital is 50.000 dirhams (paid-in) and the nominal value of the capital (e. g. dirhams or US dollars) must be stated in the articles of association.

2. Investment plan

A detailed description of the amount, purpose and expected return on the investment is required.

3. Business Plan

it covers market analysis, target customers, competitive strategies and financial forecasts.

4. Bank credit certificate

A bank letter from the shareholder or parent company is required to demonstrate financial strength.

Zhuoxin Enterprise provides agency services such as domestic and foreign company registration, bank account opening, annual tax return, agency bookkeeping, trademark registration, ODI Overseas Investment Filing, etc. If you have any business needs in this area, please feel free to consult our online customer service!