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Meydan vs RAKEZ
The published figures of both, from their own pages, on one screen. Same date, same basis.
| MeydanChecked 2 Oct 2026 | RAKEZChecked 2 Oct 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Licence only | 12,500 AEDRegular licence (LLC-FZ), 'from' price · Official | 6,000 AEDBiz Starter Package · Official |
| Year 1, Licence + 1 visa | Not published | 14,000 AEDSME Business Setup (all-inclusive) · Official |
| Year 1, Licence + 2 visas | Not published | Not published |
| Each year | Not published | 14,000 AED |
| Other fees listed | 6 items | 5 items |
| Remote setup | Yes | Yes |
| Setup time | Fawri: under 60 minutes. Regular licence: 3-5 days. | Licence in 24 hours (Biz Starter); instant licence online. |
| Features | Services, Trading, E-commerce, Industrial | Services, Trading, E-commerce, Media, Industrial |
Meydan Free Zone
Dubai free zone that issues digital trade licences with a flexi-desk, including an instant 'Fawri' licence for one-person companies.
- AED 12,500 and AED 15,000 are 'from' prices.
- No bundled 1-visa or 2-visa package is published; visa costs are separate lines. The Meydan home page says a first investor visa typically adds around AED 7,850; that total is not a package price.
- The price list is undated and hosted on a Meydan-named file bucket. Prices are quoted VAT inclusive.
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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