Mr.Bissoon Surnam, Country Head- India, RAK FREE TRADE ZONE AUTHORITY , Presentation on "Growth and success stories of SMEs in Middle East and South East Asia "

1. Government of Ras Al Khaimah, UAETHE HOME OF BUSINESS

3. RAK Free Trade Zone :

4. Who we are?

5. When we were set up?

6. Why RAK FTZ?

7. What are we offering you?

8. What have we achieved since our creation?

9. Licenses?

10. Promotional Packages?

11. How to start your business with us?

13. 4th largest Emirate with a total area of 2478 sq kms

14. Just 85 kms from Dubai, 250 kms from the border with Oman & 65 kms away from the Iranian coast

19. History & Heritage of RAK Archaeological excavations reveal that an advanced civilisation involved in trade existed in this region since 5,000 BC. The famous Arab navigator Ahmed IbnMajid was born around AD 1432-1437 in RAK (Julphar). For many years, Ras Al Khaimah was famous for its pearl divers and renowned as an important port of trade with links to Asia. In 1972, Ras Al Khaimah joined the union of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE, and particularly Ras Al Khaimah, is well known for its rich culture – folk music, folk dance and other traditional and popular art forms that embody and reflect the social and ethical values of the community.

20. RAK A WORLD OF VARIETIES

21. Strategic Location Of RAK Strategically located south of the Strait of Hormuz, between the Far East and Europe Ninety minutes away from the world’s sixth busiest container port, Jebel Ali Port Total population of about two billion within a three hour flying distance Has the largest bulk commodity port in the entire Middle East, Saqr Port, which handled nearly 27.5 million tonnes of bulk and assorted cargo in 2009. The port has 12 berths with a draft of 12.2 metres.

22. Economy of RAS AL KHAIMAH RAK’s economy grew at a healthy pace of 8% in turbulent 2009 (GDP of US$ 4.3 Billion) and is forecasted to have an average growth rate of 11% over the next five years. RAK achieved robust economic growth from 2004 through 2009, averaging 18% (Compounded Annual Growth Rate). The forecasted GDP for 2010 per capita is USD 17,454. Population : 241,000 (2009 figure) – projection to 750,000 inhabitants in 2020 Currency : Dirham (AED) - USD 1 = AED 3.67 or AED 1 = INR 12.5 Ras Al Khaimah recently rated as the Best Investment Destination by FDI Magazine, FT, London

23. UAE Free Trade Zone What is a Free Trade Zone? A free trade zone (FTZ) is one or more special areas of a country where some normal trade barriers, such as tariffs and quotas, are eliminated and bureaucratic requirements are lowered in hopes of attracting new business and foreign investment. Special Advantages of UAE Free Trade Zones 100% foreign ownership 100% income and corporate tax exemption 100% capital and profit repatriation No import and export duties.

24. RAK Free Trade Zone Vision Achieve global brand recognition as a premium investment agency where customers find optimal business solutions. Mission Attract and maximise the growth of high value-added, knowledge based, technologically advanced and innovative businesses to benefit Ras Al Khaimah and help companies internationalise via a global office network.

25. Leadership of RAK Free Trade Zone The Vision: HH Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman Under his visionary leadership, RAK Free Trade Zone has enjoyed tremendous growth year after year. He was named ‘Achiever of the Year 2006’ by the Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA). The Direction: Oussama El Omari, CEO RAK FTZ is one of the fastest growing free trade zones in the region, with more than 7,000 licensed companies from 106 countries around the globe, and has been awarded ‘Best Emerging Free Zone’ three times in a row by MELA.

26. Growth of RAK Free Trade Zones

27. RAK FTZ Specialized Parks Warehouses Labour Accommodation Close to Emirates Road Executive Offices Flexi Facilities Business Centre Administration Land for Industrial Use Warehouses Close to Sea Port Labour Accommodation

28. RAK FTZ Office Network UAE Business and Promotion Centres Business and promotion centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Extend reach within the UAE Cater to the needs of existing and potential clients based in those International Offices Extend business reach globally Support international marketing activities Provide certain customer services

29. Key Advantages of RAK FTZ

30. Value-added Services Affordable, value-added services designed to assist our clients with the many different steps involved in setting up and running a successful business

32. Kotak Commodities – Kotak Mahindra Ltd

33. Royal College of Applied Science & Technology

34. Birla Institute of Technology , Ranchi

35. BharathiVidhaypeeth University , Pune

37. RAK FTZ Academy Zone Six universities from various countries, such as France UK, India, signed-up so far Vatel: France Bolton University: UK Royal College of Applied Science & Technology : India Phase 1 – 20,000 m2 of space Additional plots of land allocated for educational purposes

38. How Do I Set Up a Company? Setting up a company in the UAE always involves a combination of the following: Legal Entity Licence Facility 3 1 2

39. Legal Entities in RAK FTZ Free Zone Establishment Free Zone Company Foreign Branch Local branch

40. Licences commercial General trading consultancy Industrial Logistics Academic Import and export up to a maximum of two categories, with a maximum of seven similar activities per category Import and export with no restriction in terms of number of categories. Import raw materials and manufacture, process, pack and export final product Set up and operate a logistics hub in Technology/Industrial Park Set up and operate an academic organisation in designated Academy Zone Provide advisory services, e.g. management consulting, industrial consulting, marketing consulting, etc

41. Facilities Flexi facilities Executive offices Shared facilities | Ready-to-use workstations | Dedicated phone number | Shared fax services | Email address | Dedicated P.O. Box number | Daily collection and distribution of mail and faxes | Guest reception services | Office management services | Parking facilities | 24/7 security Fully furnished and equipped or unfurnished/empty | Sizes vary from 15 m2 up to 400 m2 | State-of-the-art IP based telephony system | Office management services | Access to business centre services | Office cleaning | 24/7 security

42. Facilities Warehouses land 150 to 460 m2 and multiples | Close proximity to port and airport | Suitable for storing goods or for light manufacturing | Staff housing available onsite | Proximity to customs and administrative offices | 24/7 security services Plots of various sizes (5,000 m2 min) available for industrial development | Access to sea port and airport facilities

43. Cost-Effective Packages Flexi Desk AED 18,000 per year Standard office AED 24,040 per year Warehouse Aed 54,000 per year Time shared desk Commercial Licence Phone, internet, email Registration fee 9 m2 office Commercial Licence Phone, internet, email Cleaning Electricity Security Administration service charge IT services Registration fee 205 m2 unit Small office Commercial Licence Administration service charge Facility maintenance deposit Registration fee

46. Project description

47. Passport copy

49. Open bank account 4 3 1 2

50. Over 4,000 Happy Clients From Over 1,000 Countries 84% clientsatisfaction (clientsratedourservices as VERY GOOD)

51. RAK FTZ- The Home of Business Make RAK Free Trade Zone your company‘s new home and enjoy the following benefits: Cost-effective set-up packages (clear and manageable costs) Simple regulations and procedures Value-added services – legal consultancy, market studies, recruitment etc A growing business environment No income tax No corporate tax 100% foreign ownership No foreign exchange controls, trade barriers or quotas No restrictions on capital or profit repatriation Low local crime rate Easy access to information through international promotion offices Proximity to many of the world’s emerging markets

52. Some Awards & Certificates…..

53. We Make You Feel Home Contact Details of the India Liaison Office : RAK Free Trade Zone Authority (Govt of Ras Al Khaimah) – India Liaison Office Office No.82, 8th Floor Atlanta Building 209 Nariman Point MUMBAI 400 021 Tel : + 91 22 2204 2223 / 24 Mobile : +91 900 475 2345 Email : india@rakftz.com Web site : www.rakftz.com facebook.com/rakftz twitter.com/rakftz youtube.com/rakftz Thank you for your attention. Hope to welcome you in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE soon!

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