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IFZA vs RAKEZ — which is cheaper in 2026?

Real all-in prices by visa count, side by side — so you can choose the right UAE free zone with no guesswork and no sales calls.

 IFZARAKEZ
All-in price (licence only)AED 12,900AED 6,000 cheaper
Licence + 1 residence visaAED 17,615AED 14,000 cheaper
Licence + 2 residence visasAED 24,080AED 18,000 cheaper
EmirateDubaiRas Al Khaimah
100% foreign ownershipYesYes

Live all-in prices from our database (licence + government fees + visa block). See your exact figure in the cost calculator.

IFZA vs RAKEZ: the verdict

IFZA is a Dubai free zone and RAKEZ is in Ras Al Khaimah. On a licence-only setup, RAKEZ is the cheaper of the two — but the right choice depends on how many visas you need and what you value.

Choose IFZA if…

You want a Dubai address with flexible, popular all-rounder packages.

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Choose RAKEZ if…

You want low-cost industrial and trading setups in Ras Al Khaimah.

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Common questions

Is IFZA cheaper than RAKEZ?

On a licence-only setup, IFZA is AED 12,900 versus 6,000 for RAKEZ — so RAKEZ is cheaper. With visas the gap can change; use the calculator for your exact figures.

IFZA vs RAKEZ — which should I choose?

Choose IFZA for a Dubai address with flexible, popular all-rounder packages. Choose RAKEZ for low-cost industrial and trading setups in Ras Al Khaimah. Both give 100% ownership and a residence visa.

Are these IFZA and RAKEZ prices all-in?

Yes — each figure includes the free-zone authority fee, our service fee and the visa block, with no hidden charges. We confirm your exact price in writing before filing.

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