Ajman NuVentures Centre or RAKEZ — which is cheaper with 1 visa in 2026?

What sits behind the AED 3,200 gap

The two packages are like-for-like: licence, government fees, Formenzo's setup service and one full visa block in each case. The difference is the authorities' own pricing — Ajman NuVentures Centre runs a leaner fee schedule at AED 10,800 all-in, while RAKEZ's AED 14,000 reflects Ras Al Khaimah's larger, longer-established zone with a wider range of facilities. Neither figure hides a later visa charge.

Who picks which

Ajman NuVentures attracts single founders optimising purely on cost — freelancers, online resellers and service businesses run from a laptop. RAKEZ tends to win founders who want an operational footprint in Ras Al Khaimah: light trading, workshop-based work, or businesses whose suppliers and customers sit in the northern Emirates.

Two things founders ask

Does the saving hold as the team grows? It narrows. With two visas the gap is AED 1,800 (AED 16,200 versus AED 18,000), and with three it is AED 1,300 (AED 20,700 versus AED 22,000).

Can the visa holder live in Dubai? Yes. A residence visa issued through either zone is valid across the UAE — where the company is registered does not restrict where you live.