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SPC Free Zone 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.

 SPC Free ZoneRAKEZ
All-in price (licence only)AED 5,750 cheaperAED 6,000
Licence + 1 residence visaAED 13,165 cheaperAED 14,000
Licence + 2 residence visasAED 17,660 cheaperAED 18,000
EmirateSharjahRas 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.

SPC Free Zone vs RAKEZ: the verdict

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

Choose SPC Free Zone if…

You want a low-cost Sharjah licence with a wide range of activities.

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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 SPC Free Zone cheaper than RAKEZ?

On a licence-only setup, SPC Free Zone is AED 5,750 versus 6,000 for RAKEZ — so SPC Free Zone is cheaper. With visas the gap can change; use the calculator for your exact figures.

SPC Free Zone vs RAKEZ — which should I choose?

Choose SPC Free Zone for a low-cost Sharjah licence with a wide range of activities. Choose RAKEZ for low-cost industrial and trading setups in Ras Al Khaimah. Both give 100% ownership and a residence visa.

Are these SPC Free Zone 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.

Not sure which free zone fits?

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