RULES AND REGULATIONS

Becoming a member of the RAKEZ family means becoming a member of a world class and quality jurisdiction which will provide you with unparalleled access to the world’s key markets and a world of trading opportunities across all industry sectors. We offer multiple business benefits and competitive advantages in a regulatory environment that you can trust to adhere to the highest standards of international compliance.

RAKEZ RULES AND REGULATIONS

RAKEZ Companies Regulations of 2023

RAKEZ Operating Rules of 2023

Corporate Service Providers Regulations 2020

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Regulations

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) FAQs (English)

RAKEZ Violation Codes

Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions Regulations

RAKEZ Academic Zone Regulatory Framework

Academic Regulations

Higher Education Regulations

Training Regulations

RAKEZ HS&E Regulations

RAKEZ HS&E Construction Regulations

UAE FEDERAL COMMERCIAL COMPANIES LAW

Federal Law No (26) of 2020 on Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Law No (2) of 2015 related to Commercial Companies (English)

Federal Law No (26) of 2020 on Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Law No (2) of 2015 related to Commercial Companies (Arabic)

Federal Decree Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies (English)

Federal Decree Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies (Arabic)

UAE LABOUR LAW

UAE Labour Laws issued by Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE)

COMPLIANCE

RAKEZ FINANCIAL CRIME RISK STATEMENT

LAW AND LEGISLATION

Federal Decree-law No. (20) of 2018 (English)
Federal Decree-law No. (20) of 2018 (Arabic)
Cabinet Decision No (10) of 2019 (English)
Cabinet Decision No (10) of 2019 (Arabic)
Cabinet Decision No. (109) of 2023 about Regulating the Beneficial Owner Procedures
Cabinet Decision No. (109) of 2023 about Regulating the Beneficial Owner Procedures (Arabic)
Cabinet Resolution No. (132) of 2023 Concerning Administrative Penalties against Violators of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Procedures
Cabinet Resolution No. (132) of 2023 Concerning Administrative Penalties against Violators of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Procedures (Arabic)
Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations Guidelines for Designated Non-Financial Business and Professions

Useful Links

Central Bank of the UAE - Federal Authorities
Ministry of Finance - Federal Authorities
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - International Bodies and Authorities
CD 109 client register

CUSTOMS SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE FREE ZONE

Manual on Customs Services Provided in the Free Zones & Frequently Asked Questions.

IMS Policy

RAKEZ Integrated Management System Policy

AUDITOR’S LIST

List of RAKEZ approved financial auditing firms to provide you with certified financial statements and audit reports.

NOTICES AND CIRCULARS

RAKEZ Notices and circulars

RAKEZ Economic Substance Regulations

RAKEZ Economic Substance Regulations Guidance

RAKEZ Economic Substance Regulations FAQs (English)

RAKEZ Economic Substance Regulations FAQs (Arabic)

DEVELOPMENT - HS&E

HS&E Service Fees

HS&E Forms

Operation Fitness Certificate

Guidance for obtaining Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC)
Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC) Process

HS&E No Objection Certificate (NOC)

Guidance For Obtaining HS&E NOC
Guidance For Obtaining HS&E NOC For Suppliers Providing Services Within The RAKEZ Jurisdiction
HS&E NOC Process

Pre-Qualification For HS&E Third Party

Guidance For Pre-Qualification of Consultants
Third Party Consultant Registration Renewal / Amendment (Submission Checklist)

RAKEZ registered third party consultants

RAKEZ Registered List of Consultants for Training and Certification
RAKEZ Registered List of Consultants for Testing & Certification of Lifting Equipment & Pressure Vessel
RAKEZ Registered List of Consultants for Management System Auditing
RAKEZ Registered List of Consultants for Risk Assessment Study

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Handling Dangerous Goods Guidelines
Electrical Safety Guidelines
Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines
Risk Management Guidelines
Machine Guarding Guidelines
HSE Practitioner Guidelines

HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS POSTERS

Handling Dangerous Goods Poster
Electrical Safety Poster
Incident Reporting and Investigation Poster
Risk Management Poster
Machine Guarding Poster
HSE Practitioner Poster

NUJOOM AL SALAMA

Guidance for obtaining Nujoom Al Salama

DEVELOPMENT - Permit

Development - Permit Service Fees

Development - Permit Forms

Guidance for Obtaining Development Permit and NOC

Development Permit and NOC Process

RAKEZ Signboard Standards

DEVELOPMENT - PARK OPERATIONS

GUIDELINES TO APPLY FOR WASTE CONTAINERS AND OBTAIN NOC FROM RAKWMA

HOUSEKEEPING GENERAL WASTE CONTROL AND CLEANESS PROCEDURES 2023

RAKEZ WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY

RAKEZ WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

RAKEZ WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

PARK OPERATIONS GENERAL WASTE CONTROL AND CLEANESS FLOW CHART

WASTE CONTAINER HIRING FLOW CHART