Why Ras Al Khaimah?

• No corporate/income/export tax
• Strategically located in the Arabian Gulf and forms the gateway to most of the countries in the Middle East
• Ras Al Khaimah is emerging as a solid tourism destination benefiting from rising costs of rents and sales in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
• Ras Al Khaimah is famous for its magnificent tourist attractions, charming endless sandy beaches, evergreen expanses of land, high graceful mountains in addition to its fine weather
• No foreign exchange controls, trade barriers or quotas
• No restrictions on capital repatriation
• Easy access to key decision makers
• Liberal labor laws

Locational Advantages

• Well connected to major international destinations
• Lowest freight cost to Europe, Asia, Africa and America
• Ras Al Khaimah has its own international airport and RAK Airways
• Well-developed infrastructure facilities
• Three main Seaports, Mina Saqr, Mina Khor and Mina Al Jazira

Free Zone

• 2.2 million sqm of land
• 100% foreign ownership
• All utilities meets international standards
• Long term plan lease (25 years minimum)
• Close proximity to Airport, Seaport, Hotels, Banks and Hospital
• 45 minutes from Dubai international airport

Educational Institutions

• Well-established state runs primary and secondary schools on a international standards
• George Mason University has already setup a campus

Infrastructure Developments

• Power generation (Thermal/ Solar)
• Water desalination plants & supply
• Expansion plans for Airport & Seaport
• Sanitation (Water/waste treatment)
• Oil and Gas projects (exploration and refineries)

Economy

• GDP now stands at AED 8.3 billion and has grown by more than 50% over the last 4 years and this is set to triple by 2012
• Growth driven by increased focus on manufacturing, services, real estate, construction, tourism and agriculture
• Export ( incl. Re-exports) account for nearly 60% or Ras Al Khaimah has the highest capital investment in the industrial sector in UAE
• 1,000 companies registered with Rak Investment Authority in less than 2 years

Investor Considerations

• Investment promotion driven under guidance of H.H Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qassimi Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler
• Strategic location that allows easy access to the markets of the Middle East, Europe, CIS, Africa and the Indian subcontinent
• Free-Zone areas that allow 100% foreign ownership
• State-of-the-art telecommunications network
• Favourable attitude toward private business
• No foreign exchange controls
• No income tax for individuals or corporations
• Duty-free import of raw material for manufacturing units and generally low import duties
• Close investor access to local decision-making

Offshore Benefits

• The establishment and maintenance of companies are simple
• There is complete privacy and companies are simple
• Three is complete privacy and confidentiality with international standards
• 257 companies register and are issuing licenses in Ras Al Khaimah Offshore

Hotels

• Al Hamra Fort Hotel & Beach Resort
• Hilton & Hilton Beach Resort
• Bin Majid Beach Resort & Bin Majid Beach Hotel
• Ras Al Khaimah Hotel
• Al Hamra Palace Hotel (coming soon)
• Banyan Tree Resort (coming soon)
• Marriott Hotel (coming soon)
• The Cove Rotana Resort & Spa (coming soon)
• Radisson SAS (coming soon)
• La Hoya Bay Hotel (coming soon)
• Jabel Al Jais (coming soon)
• Oasis Hotel(coming soon)
• Tower Hotel (coming soon)
• Rak Airways Hotel (coming soon)