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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 for the published scenario 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 — these are published scenarios; after review, we confirm the authority itemisation in writing before payment.

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 Meydan Free ZoneSPC Free Zone
Published scenario 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

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.

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 for the published scenario — 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 for the published scenario 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.

How are these Meydan Free Zone and SPC Free Zone 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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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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