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Meydan Free Zone vs SPC Free Zone — which is cheaper in 2026?

Quick answer: With one residence visa, SPC Free Zone is cheaper — AED 13,165 all-in vs Meydan’s AED 24,450 (2026). For a licence only, SPC Free Zone is the cheaper bare licence (AED 5,750 vs AED 12,500). 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.

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Direct answer: which is cheaper with 1 visa →

 Meydan Free ZoneSPC Free Zone
All-in price (licence only)AED 12,500AED 5,750 cheaper
Licence + 1 residence visaAED 24,450AED 13,165 cheaper
Licence + 2 residence visasAED 34,400AED 17,660 cheaper
EmirateDubaiSharjah
100% foreign ownershipYesYes

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

Meydan Free Zone vs SPC Free Zone: the verdict

Meydan Free Zone 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 Meydan Free Zone if…

You want Dubai’s lowest licence-only entry — AED 12,500 all-in — with a Downtown-adjacent address and a strong banking reputation.

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Choose SPC Free Zone if…

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

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Common questions

Is Meydan Free Zone cheaper than SPC Free Zone?

On a licence-only setup, Meydan Free Zone is AED 12,500 versus 5,750 for SPC Free Zone — so SPC Free Zone is cheaper. At one residence visa, Meydan Free Zone is AED 24,450 all-in vs AED 13,165 at SPC Free Zone — SPC Free Zone is AED 11,285 cheaper. Check your exact visa count in the calculator.

Meydan Free Zone vs SPC Free Zone — which should I choose?

Choose Meydan Free Zone for a Dubai address with a strong banking reputation. 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 Meydan Free Zone 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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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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