Why Set Up Your Business in RAK DAO?- 100% Foreign Ownership – No need for a local sponsor
- Capital Repatriation – Full freedom to remit profits abroad
- Crypto-Focused Jurisdiction – Designed specifically for blockchain and digital assets
- Cost-Effective Licensing – Competitive pricing compared to other UAE free zones
- Paperless Company Formation – Seamless digital registration
- Clear Regulatory Structure – Tailored rules aligned with the UAE’s national virtual asset strategy
- Strategic Location – Just 45 minutes from Dubai, connected by road and air
Who Is RAK DAO For?RAK DAO welcomes a wide spectrum of Web3 and professional service sectors, including:
- Blockchain Startups & Founders
- NFT & Metaverse Platforms
- DeFi Protocols & DApps
- Tokenization Projects
- Web3 Developers & Infrastructure
- Crypto Marketing & Media Agencies
- Digital Asset Advisors & Consultants
- Investment & Token Structuring Firms
- DAOs and Governance Projects
Available Legal StructuresFZ-LLC – Free Zone Limited Liability CompanyPerfect for startups and scaling Web3 firms. Allows full foreign ownership, limited liability, and operational flexibility.
Branch OfficeFor existing companies looking to expand into RAK DAO while retaining their original legal identity.
Holding Company / SPVIdeal for token issuance, fundraising, and project structuring.
Key Benefits of a RAK DAO FZ-LLC- 100% ownership and control
- Remote registration and fast approvals
- Transparent and blockchain-friendly regulations
- No corporate or personal income tax (as of writing)
- Ability to structure token economies and smart contract businesses
- Supportive government stance toward digital assets
Note: No minimum capital requirement for most standard FZ-LLC setups.
Step-by-Step Company Formation in RAK DAO- Define business activity (e.g., DeFi platform, NFT project)
- Choose legal structure (FZ-LLC or Branch)
- Reserve company name & prepare documentation
- Submit application through RAK DAO digital portal
- Receive Certificate of Incorporation & License
- Open a corporate bank account
- Apply for visas if needed
Timeline: 1–2 weeks for full incorporation.
Business Plan RequirementAll RAK DAO license applications require a simple business plan that includes:
- Nature of business and roadmap
- Ownership structure and key team members
- Planned revenue streams and token models (if applicable)
- Compliance and KYC approach
We help ensure that your business plan aligns with current regulatory expectations and positions you for approval.
Lifestyle & Infrastructure- Office Options: Flexi-desks, coworking, or virtual office available
- Proximity: Less than an hour from Dubai’s financial and tech ecosystem
- Living: Affordable coastal lifestyle with growing business community
- Ease of access: Road, sea, and air connectivity across the UAE
- How Proxima Eight HelpsTurnkey setup of your RAK DAO entity
- Guidance on license type, structure, and documentation
- Preparation of business plan and compliance alignment
- Post-setup support: visas, accounting, token structuring
- Advisory for crypto exchanges, token projects, DAOs, and NFT ventures
Ready to Launch in RAK DAO?Proxima Eight provides full-cycle support for Web3 entrepreneurs entering the UAE market.
Let’s build your compliant and scalable digital asset business together.
Contact us for a custom roadmap and transparent quote.