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

Quick answer: With one residence visa, SPC Free Zone is cheaper — AED 13,165 for the published scenario vs RAKEZ’s AED 14,000 (2026). For a licence only, SPC Free Zone is the cheaper bare licence (AED 5,750 vs AED 6,000). 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.

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.

SPC Free ZoneSharjah · published scenario · 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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RAKEZRas Al Khaimah · published scenario · verified 2026
Licence onlyAED 6,0001 residence visaPOPULARAED 14,0002 residence visasAED 18,0003 residence visasAED 22,000Build my exact RAKEZ price →

Direct answer: which is cheaper with 1 visa →

 SPC Free ZoneRAKEZ
Published scenario price (licence only)AED 5,750 cheaperAED 6,000
Licence + 1 residence visaAED 13,165 cheaperAED 14,000
Licence + 2 residence visasAED 17,660 cheaperAED 18,000
EmirateSharjahRas Al Khaimah
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.

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.

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Choose RAKEZ if…

You want low-cost industrial and trading setups in Ras Al Khaimah.

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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 for the published scenario 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.

How are these SPC Free Zone 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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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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