What documents do I need for a RAKEZ company setup and visa application?

For a RAKEZ company setup and residence visa, you generally prepare two layers of documents: company formation documents and immigration documents. For incorporation, expect to provide passport copies of the owner(s) and any managers, passport-style photographs, a proposed company name and chosen business activities, and, depending on the legal form, items such as a memorandum/articles or a board resolution; corporate shareholders usually need attested company documents. For the residence visa stage, you typically need the trade licence, the establishment/immigration card, the entry permit, a medical fitness test result and Emirates ID biometrics, all processed under the UAE federal immigration system administered by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Some documents from abroad may require attestation and legal translation. Because exact requirements vary by activity, legal form and nationality, request RAKEZ's current document checklist for your specific package before submitting, so nothing is missing. For help reviewing or attesting documents, you can compare verified UAE legal and corporate professionals on LEXAI.