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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.
Direct answer: which is cheaper with 1 visa →
| SPC Free Zone | RAKEZ | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in price (licence only) | AED 5,750 cheaper | AED 6,000 |
| Licence + 1 residence visa | AED 13,165 cheaper | AED 14,000 |
| Licence + 2 residence visas | AED 17,660 cheaper | AED 18,000 |
| Emirate | Sharjah | Ras Al Khaimah |
| 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.
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.
See SPC Free Zone prices →Choose RAKEZ if…
You want low-cost industrial and trading setups in Ras Al Khaimah.
See RAKEZ prices →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. At one residence visa, SPC Free Zone is AED 13,165 all-in vs AED 14,000 at RAKEZ — SPC Free Zone is AED 835 cheaper. Check your exact visa count in the calculator.
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.
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