formenzo.Compare UAE free-zone scenarios by visa count.
Choose the number of residence visas you need, then compare the published first-year company scenario across nine verified free zones.
Start with the scenario you need. The figures help you compare a licence-only setup with published 1-, 2- and 3-visa scenarios.
Use the uplift as a comparison, not a fee. Zones package immigration, medical, Emirates ID, service and licence elements differently.
Get a written final quote before you pay. Activity eligibility, availability, requirements and authority itemisation are confirmed after review.
Published scenarios — 0 to 3 residence visas
| Free zone | Licence-only | 1-visa scenario | 2-visa scenario | 3-visa scenario | 1-visa scenario uplift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajman NuVentures CentreAjman | AED 4,888 | AED 10,800 | AED 16,200 | AED 20,700 | AED 5,912 |
| Fujairah Creative CityFujairah | AED 4,900 | AED 12,500 | AED 17,580 | AED 23,100 | AED 7,600 |
| SRTIPSharjah | AED 5,500 | AED 12,500 | AED 17,795 | AED 26,035 | AED 7,000 |
| SPC Free ZoneSharjah | AED 5,750 | AED 13,165 | AED 17,660 | AED 22,155 | AED 7,415 |
| RAKEZRas Al Khaimah | AED 6,000 | AED 14,000 | AED 18,000 | AED 22,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Masdar City Free ZoneAbu Dhabi | AED 7,000 | AED 17,500 | AED 23,900 | AED 42,750 | AED 10,500 |
| Meydan Free ZoneDubai | AED 12,500 | AED 24,450 | AED 34,400 | AED 44,350 | AED 11,950 |
| IFZADubai | AED 12,900 | AED 17,615 | AED 24,080 | AED 30,545 | AED 4,715 |
| DMCCDubai | AED 35,484 | — | — | — | — |
Method: figures are published first-year company scenario estimates for 2026. The final column is a simple scenario difference, not a per-person visa charge. DMCC is shown licence-only because comparable visa scenarios are not separately published. Source: Formenzo open price dataset.
What the comparison tells you
Ajman NuVentures Centre in this verified comparison.
IFZA’s published one-visa scenario difference.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a UAE free-zone residence visa cost in 2026?
There is no single universal answer. Use the table to compare published company scenarios by visa count. The difference between scenarios is useful for comparison, but it is not an individual visa fee. Your final authority line items are confirmed after review.
Why can the one-visa scenario differ so much between zones?
Authorities bundle company, immigration and visa-related elements differently. The scenario may reflect licence structure, available packages and service elements as well as the residence-visa process, so it should not be treated as a standard fee schedule.
Which zone is cheapest for two or three visas?
In this published comparison, Ajman NuVentures Centre has the lowest listed 2-visa scenario at AED 16,200 and 3-visa scenario at AED 20,700. Check your activity and requirements before relying on a scenario.