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ANCFZ vs RAKEZ
The published figures of both, from their own pages, on one screen. Same date, same basis.
| ANCFZChecked 2 Oct 2026 | RAKEZChecked 2 Oct 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Licence only | 4,888 AEDZero Visa Package, 'starting from' · OfficialPromotion | 6,000 AEDBiz Starter Package · Official |
| Year 1, Licence + 1 visa | 10,800 AED1 to 10 Visa All Inclusive Package, 'starting from' · Official | 14,000 AEDSME Business Setup (all-inclusive) · Official |
| Year 1, Licence + 2 visas | 16,200 AEDAll-inclusive package, 2 visas · Official | Not published |
| Each year | Not published | 14,000 AED |
| Other fees listed | 0 items | 5 items |
| Remote setup | Not stated | Yes |
| Setup time | Licence in 2 hours (home page claim). | Licence in 24 hours (Biz Starter); instant licence online. |
| Features | Trading, E-commerce | Services, Trading, E-commerce, Media, Industrial |
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone
Ajman free zone with low published package prices and a unified licence covering 3,500+ activities.
- The 1-visa price of 10,800 is labelled 'starting from' on the packages page; the business-setup ladder shows 10,800 for 1 visa and 16,200 for 2 visas, with a footnote we could not read.
- The zero-visa page text calls the price a limited-time opportunity.
- Health insurance is not mentioned on the official pages read.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Ras Al Khaimah economic zone that offers licences with coworking membership, plus industrial and logistics space.
- Conflict: the SME page (current package page) shows AED 14,000 for licence plus 1 visa. The instant-licence page shows a lower all-inclusive option at AED 12,000 (1 visa, up to 5 activities, up to 5 shareholders) without a clear label. The 14,000 figure is recorded.
- The Biz Starter page says it is for a UAE-based entrepreneur; the instant-licence page says Emirates ID is needed only for residents.
- The 2-visa price is not published as a package. An extra visa on the SME package costs AED 4,000.
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