IFZA vs SPC Free Zone — 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.
Direct answer: which is cheaper with 1 visa →
| IFZA | SPC Free Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in price (licence only) | AED 12,900 | AED 5,750 cheaper |
| Licence + 1 residence visa | AED 17,615 | AED 13,165 cheaper |
| Licence + 2 residence visas | AED 24,080 | AED 17,660 cheaper |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| 100% foreign ownership | Yes | Yes |
Live all-in prices from our database (licence + government fees + visa block). See your exact figure in the cost calculator.
IFZA vs SPC Free Zone: the verdict
IFZA is a Dubai free zone and SPC Free Zone is in Sharjah. 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 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.
See IFZA prices →Choose SPC Free Zone if…
You want a low-cost Sharjah licence with a wide range of activities.
See SPC Free Zone prices →Common questions
Is IFZA cheaper than SPC Free Zone?
On a licence-only setup, IFZA is AED 12,900 versus 5,750 for SPC Free Zone — so SPC Free Zone is cheaper. At one residence visa, IFZA is AED 17,615 all-in vs AED 13,165 at SPC Free Zone — SPC Free Zone is AED 4,450 cheaper. Check your exact visa count in the calculator.
IFZA vs SPC Free Zone — which should I choose?
Choose IFZA for a Dubai address with flexible, popular all-rounder packages. Choose SPC Free Zone for a low-cost Sharjah licence with a wide range of activities. Both give 100% ownership and a residence visa.
Are these IFZA and SPC Free Zone 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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