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IFZA vs RAKEZ — which is cheaper in 2026?

Quick answer: With one residence visa, RAKEZ is cheaper — AED 14,000 all-in vs IFZA’s AED 17,615 (2026). For a licence only, RAKEZ is the cheaper bare licence (AED 6,000 vs AED 12,900). Both are 100%-foreign-owned with 0% personal income tax — prices are the real all-in figures, confirmed in writing.

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.

IFZADubai · all-in · verified 2026
Licence onlyAED 12,9001 residence visaPOPULARAED 17,6152 residence visasAED 24,0803 residence visasAED 30,545Build my exact IFZA price →
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RAKEZRas Al Khaimah · all-in · verified 2026
Licence onlyAED 6,0001 residence visaPOPULARAED 14,0002 residence visasAED 18,0003 residence visasAED 22,000Build my exact RAKEZ price →

Direct answer: which is cheaper with 1 visa →

 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

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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 need a residence visa now or will add people: AED 17,615 all-in with 1 visa, AED 24,080 with 2, and 10 package configurations to grow into.

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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. At one residence visa, IFZA is AED 17,615 all-in vs AED 14,000 at RAKEZ — RAKEZ is AED 3,615 cheaper. Check your exact visa count in the calculator.

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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Researched & written by the Formenzo Research Desk — independent, no free-zone commissions. All prices verified in writing before filing. Last reviewed 11 June 2026.

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