IFZA vs RAKEZ — which is cheaper in 2026?
published scenario 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 | RAKEZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Published scenario price (licence only) | AED 12,900 | AED 6,000 cheaper |
| Licence + 1 residence visa | AED 17,615 | AED 14,000 cheaper |
| Licence + 2 residence visas | AED 24,080 | AED 18,000 cheaper |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| 100% foreign ownership | Yes | Yes |
Published scenarios are shown for the stated licence and visa count. After review, your authority itemisation and final written quote are confirmed before payment. See your estimate in the cost calculator.
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 with 1 visa, AED 24,080 with 2, and 10 package configurations to grow into.
See IFZA prices →Choose RAKEZ if…
You want low-cost industrial and trading setups in Ras Al Khaimah.
See RAKEZ prices →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 for the published scenario 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.
How are these IFZA and RAKEZ scenario prices confirmed?
Each displayed figure is a published scenario for the stated licence and visa count. After review, we provide the applicable authority itemisation, requirements and final written quote before payment.
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