Ras Al Khaimah · Free zone
RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) company setup, and whether it suits you
A free zone created for digital-asset and Web3 companies, with its own regulatory framework for non-regulated virtual-asset activities.
At a glance
RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) in summary
| Factor | Position |
|---|---|
| Licensing authority | RAK Digital Assets Oasis |
| Ownership | 100% foreign ownership |
| Market access | Free zone and international; regulated virtual-asset services still need the relevant federal or emirate regulator |
| Premises | Flexi-desk and office packages |
| Audit | Confirm the current renewal requirement with the authority |
| Best for | Web3 developers, blockchain start-ups and digital-asset companies that do not need a financial-services licence |
Published fees
Activities: 10 standard or custom activities per package; premium activities are upgradeable extras with no published price. Note: rakdao.com now redirects to innovationcity.com (RAK DAO rebranded as Innovation City); all prices are 'Starting from' per-year figures; Idea price tied to an October promotion.
Visas: One visa included in Seed/Startup/Growth; additional visas are unpriced extras.
Authority fees, as published
| Item | AED | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth packageStarting from, per year; 1 visa (quota up to 4), dedicated desk | 22,550 | OnceDesk | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| Idea packageStarting from, per year; 0 visas, 10 activities, shared desk; October limited-time offer | 6,600 | OnceDesk | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| Seed packageStarting from, per year; 1 visa, shared desk | 13,200 | OnceDesk | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| Startup packageStarting from, per year; 1 visa (quota up to 4), 10 activities, shared desk | 15,400 | OnceDesk | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
Government fees for residence visas
| Item | AED | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates ID renewal for residents, per year of residencePlus AED100 Smart Application Fees; service 377-004-001-009; ICP Emirates ID | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| Emirates ID Smart Service Fees (new issuance, residents)Fixed per application; ICP Emirates ID | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| Emirates ID urgent service fee (ICP centres only)Optional fast-track, in-person only; ICP Emirates ID | 150 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| GDRFA golden residence permit issuance, investors (10-yr)Plus AED10+AED10 dirhams, AED500 inside country, AED20 delivery; Golden Visa route | 1,100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| ICP entry visa for employment to obtain Green ResidencePlus AED100 application fee and AED100 smart service fee; ICP federal system (emirates other than Dubai) | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| ICP golden residence issuance (10-yr), per yearPlus AED100 application fee and AED100 smart service fee; Golden Visa route | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| ICP residence permit application feeService 377-006-003-000; federal/ICP system (emirates other than Dubai); ICP federal system (emirates other than Dubai) | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| ICP residence permit issuance fee, per yearAED100 per year of validity (2-yr visa = AED200); ICP federal system (emirates other than Dubai) | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| ICP residence permit renewal fee, per yearPlus AED100 application fee and AED100 smart service fee; service 377-006-003-003; ICP federal system (emirates other than Dubai) | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| ICP smart service feeListed as 'Smart Service Fees' on residence issuance; ICP federal system (emirates other than Dubai) | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| ICP status adjustment (change of status)Listed as 'Status Adjustment - 500 AED'; ICP federal system (emirates other than Dubai) | 500 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| MOHAP medical fitness with vaccination (Category B)AED250 + AED50 Hepatitis B vaccination + AED10 printing; medical fitness | 310 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| MOHAP medical fitness, female cat. with pregnancy test (C)AED250 + AED50 vaccination + AED50 pregnancy test + AED10 printing; medical fitness | 360 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| MOHAP medical fitness, workers/employees (Category A)AED250 service + AED10 printing; emirates other than Dubai/Abu Dhabi; medical fitness | 260 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
| New Emirates ID for residents, per year of residence1yr=100, 2yr=200, 3yr=300; 5/10-yr cards follow same per-year rate; ICP Emirates ID | 100 | Per visa | Authority pagechecked 2026-10-17 |
Every figure above comes from the authority’s own fee page or schedule, with the link beside it and was last checked on 17 October 2026. Fees change, some exclude VAT, and the list is not everything a setup costs: our professional fee, office rent, document attestation and bank requirements are quoted separately. Lines older than 90 days drop off until re-checked.
What happens after formation
Corporate tax registration, bookkeeping, VAT if you cross the threshold, and — in many zones — audited financial statements at renewal. We set the dates out before you launch rather than after.
Package contents, visa quotas, activity lists and audit requirements are set by each authority and change. Every figure is confirmed against the authority’s current terms at the time we advise you.
Next step
Thinking about RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO)?
A short call, a written comparison, and fixed fees before anything starts.
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