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Stable, Predictable and Pro Business
Ras Al Khaimah’s regulatory framework is designed to support private-sector growth, offering clarity, efficiency and long-term predictability.
Key advantages include:
- 100% foreign ownership across both onshore and free zone structures
- Zero personal income tax and a competitive 0-9% corporate tax rate
- Full repatriation of capital and profits
- A stable currency pegged to the U.S. dollar
- Fast, efficient business licensing and approvals
- Operating costs generally lower than major regional markets
- A transparent legal framework recognised for fair arbitration
- Strong sovereign credit ratings (A+/A/A–1), signalling a low-risk macro environment
Together, these fundamentals create an environment where investors can plan, operate and scale with confidence.
Invest with Marjan
As the master developer behind Ras Al Khaimah’s most exciting mixed-use destinations, Marjan provides access to opportunities that fully leverage the emirate’s pro-investment framework.
Investing with Marjan offers:
- Clear freehold ownership structures
- Government-aligned masterplans and zoning clarity
- Early-stage entry into flagship mixed-use and waterfront projects
- Well-defined infrastructure delivery schedules
- Professional oversight and long-term destination management
- A pipeline of hospitality, residential, commercial and lifestyle assets designed for institutional and private capital
UAE Residency Options
Long-Term Residency Options
Investors also benefit from the UAE’s long-term residency pathways, offering 5- and 10-year visas for qualifying property and business investments. These options support long-term planning for individuals, families and business owners establishing a presence in Ras Al Khaimah.
For companies, the proximity provides a strategic advantage: the ability to maintain a lower operating-cost base in Ras Al Khaimah while staying within easy reach of the UAE’s largest business, travel and tourism hub.
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
A Diversified Economy with Strong Growth Potential
Ras Al Khaimah ranks among the region’s most diversified economies. Manufacturing, tourism, real estate, trade and services each contribute meaningfully to GDP, ensuring long-term resilience. In fact, no sector accounts for more than 27% of GDP.
In 2024, the economy grew by an estimated 6.7% to reach US$12 billion, with the primary driver being the development of Wynn Al Marjan Island. Fitch Ratings estimates the project – which is the UAE’s first integrated resort – will boost average GDP growth by 2% annually between 2024 and 2026.
The emirate’s commitment to stability is reinforced by its long-standing ‘A’ range credit ratings from Fitch and S&P, both upgraded in 2024. This consistency supports investor confidence and aligns with RAK’s clear economic strategy focused on sustainable development, diversification and responsible growth.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Sources: RAK Government Media Office
Strategic Location & Infrastructure
Ras Al Khaimah’s strategic location and modern infrastructure makes it an ideal base regional and international businesses. The emirate provides seamless access to the GCC, Europe, India, Africa and Central Asia.
Key advantages include:
- RAK International Airport’s expanding route network
- Modern motorway links to Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
- Saqr Port, one of the world’s largest dry-bulk ports
- Deep-water berths and advanced logistics facilities
- Continued investment in utilities, mobility and public realm infrastructure
These strengths reinforce Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a gateway for regional trade, tourism and logistics – supporting the long-term value of Marjan’s masterplanned destinations.
