A company can make the payment through the following channels:

• Online by topping up the portal accounts
• RAKEZ Business Service Centres (cashier counters)
• Bank Transfer

A Subsidiary is a company that is owned by another company where 51% or more of its shareholding is held by the other company.

The conditions in which RAKEZ can grant its approval to employee and non-sponsored employee are if the non-sponsored employee:

• Is a GCC National
• Resides in the UAE on the visa sponsored by a relative
• Is to be employed on a part-time or temporary basis
• Works for a subsidiary or an associated company of a RAKEZ company

Yes, a company may employ a non-sponsored employee, temporarily or permanently.

The requirements for sub-leasing buildings/structures in RAKEZ are:

• The building/structure must be fully completed.
• The sub-lessor should holds valid lease and does not have outstanding amounts owed to RAKEZ.
• The sub-lessee must possess a licence for his activities.
• The sub-lessor is jointly and severally responsible and liable for the activities of the sub-lessee.
• A sub-lessee is prohibited to assign his rights under a sub-lease agreement.
• A sub-lease agreement is not to be contradicting with the lease agreement and is deemed terminated upon the termination of the lease agreement.

The requirements for sub-leasing vacant plots in RAKEZ are:

• The sub-lessor should hold a valid lease and does not have outstanding amounts owed to RAKEZ.
• The sub-lessee is a subsidiary of the sub-lessee or the sub-lessor and sub-lessee are associated companies OR there is a contract between the sub-lessor and the sub-lessee to either supply raw material, produce or distribute or consume finished product.
• The sub-lessor and sub-lessee have sufficient space for the licensed activities, without jeopardizing their respective operations.
• The sub-lessor is jointly and severally responsible and liable for the activities of the sub-lessee.
• A sub-lessee is prohibited to assign his rights under a sub-lease agreement.
• A sub-lease agreement is not to be contradicting with the lease agreement and is deemed terminated upon the termination of the lease agreement.

The types of sub-lease allowed by RAKEZ are:
1. Sub-lease of a vacant plot
2. Sub-lease of completed buildings/structures

Yes, it is, but subject to obtaining a prior written approval from RAKEZ.

Sub-leasing is an arrangement where a company (lessee) allows another company (sub-lessee) to use part of the leased premises.

As per the Immigration Authority’s mandate, any company having an immigration file is required to register in the EChannel Immigration System’s platform to further process visa related services.

While submitting the license renewal request, you may pay for the immigration file renewal, penalties incurred due to late renewal of the immigration file and for the E-Channel Immigration System registration.

For companies applying for closure, the Immigration Authority is currently granting a special approval to exempt them from registration in the system. Any changes in the requirements from the Immigration Authority will be communicated as and when received.

Registering in the system is not linked to obtaining visas. It is however, mandated for all companies with immigration file to register in the system.

For all your company visas, the service can be availed only through the Sponsor. RAKEZ being the Sponsor will be applying for the company’s visa, hence the applications may be submitted to RAKEZ.

An associated company is a company that is associated with another company where 51% or more of both companies’ shareholding is held by the same shareholders.

The application for registration of a company to carry out any activity classified as a DNFBP must be accompanied by a complete DNFBPs form signed by all shareholders who will jointly be and severally liable for the compliance with the laws and regulations of the UAE’s Central Bank and all relevant Federal Laws and Regulations for Combatting Money Laundering (AML) and Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

The activities that are classified as Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) are:

• Legal Consultancy
• Real Estate Agent
• Real Estate Developer
• Auditing of Accounts
• Precious Metals and Stones Trading
• Investment Consultancy
• Company Service Providers

No, coworking space and business centre licensees are not required to submit the Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC).

Yes, the Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC) is mandatory before occupying the pre-built warehouses and the customized facility built on a plot of land.