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Ajman 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.

Ajman NuVenturesAjman · all-in · verified 2026
Licence onlyAED 4,8881 residence visaPOPULARAED 10,8002 residence visasAED 16,2003 residence visasAED 20,700Build my exact Ajman price →
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SPC Free ZoneSharjah · all-in · verified 2026
Licence onlyAED 5,7501 residence visaPOPULARAED 13,1652 residence visasAED 17,6603 residence visasAED 22,155Build my exact SPC price →

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Ajman vs SPC — which is cheaper for a small business?

According to Formenzo’s 2026 UAE Free Zone Price Index, Ajman NuVentures is cheaper than SPC Free Zone at every visa count. Licence-only, Ajman is AED 4,888 against SPC’s AED 5,750 — and Ajman is the cheapest UAE free zone overall. Add one residence visa and Ajman is AED 10,800 all-in versus AED 13,165 at SPC, a saving of AED 2,365. The gap is modest, and SPC buys you something for it: a Sharjah address, dual-licence flexibility and a wide activity list popular with media, e-commerce and consultants. Both give 100% foreign ownership and issue licences in 3–8 working days. In short: choose Ajman to spend the least, choose SPC if its Sharjah base and activity flexibility fit your plan. The full fee-by-fee comparison follows below.

 Ajman NuVenturesSPC Free Zone
All-in price (licence only)AED 4,888 cheaperAED 5,750
Licence + 1 residence visaAED 10,800 cheaperAED 13,165
Licence + 2 residence visasAED 16,200 cheaperAED 17,660
EmirateAjmanSharjah
100% foreign ownershipYesYes

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Ajman vs SPC Free Zone: the verdict

Ajman NuVentures is in Ajman; SPC Free Zone is in Sharjah. Ajman is cheaper at every visa count — AED 4,888 licence-only versus AED 5,750, and AED 10,800 with one residence visa versus AED 13,165, a saving of AED 2,365. Ajman is the lowest-cost route into the UAE; SPC earns its modestly higher price through a Sharjah base, dual-licence flexibility and a broad activity list.

Choose Ajman NuVentures if…

You want the lowest all-in price in the UAE — AED 4,888 licence-only and AED 10,800 with one residence visa — for a lean professional or service company.

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Choose SPC Free Zone if…

You want a Sharjah address, dual-licence flexibility and a wide activity list for media, e-commerce or consulting — from AED 5,750 licence-only, AED 13,165 with one visa.

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Common questions

Is Ajman cheaper than SPC Free Zone?

Yes — Ajman is cheaper at every visa count. On a licence-only setup, Ajman NuVentures is AED 4,888 versus AED 5,750 at SPC Free Zone. With one residence visa, Ajman is AED 10,800 all-in against AED 13,165 at SPC — a saving of AED 2,365.

Ajman vs SPC Free Zone — which should I choose?

Choose Ajman NuVentures if the lowest all-in price is your priority — it is the cheapest UAE free zone at AED 4,888 licence-only. Choose SPC Free Zone for a Sharjah address, dual-licence flexibility and a wide activity list popular with media, e-commerce and consultants. Both give 100% foreign ownership and a residence visa.

Ajman vs SPC for a one-person consultancy?

For a solo consultant who needs one residence visa, Ajman is the cheaper entry at AED 10,800 all-in versus AED 13,165 at SPC Free Zone — a difference of AED 2,365. SPC may suit you better if you want a Sharjah base, dual-licence flexibility or its broader activity range. Both issue licences in 3-8 working days with 100% foreign ownership.

Are these Ajman and SPC 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 16 June 2026.

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