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RAKEZ vs SPC Free Zone
The published figures of both, from their own pages, on one screen. Same date, same basis.
| RAKEZChecked 2 Oct 2026 | SPC Free ZoneChecked 2 Oct 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Licence only | 6,000 AEDBiz Starter Package · Official | 4,999 AEDE-Publishing licence, 'starting from' · Official |
| Year 1, Licence + 1 visa | 14,000 AEDSME Business Setup (all-inclusive) · Official | Not published |
| Year 1, Licence + 2 visas | Not published | Not published |
| Each year | 14,000 AED | Not published |
| Other fees listed | 5 items | 9 items |
| Remote setup | Yes | Yes |
| Setup time | Licence in 24 hours (Biz Starter); instant licence online. | Licence in as little as 24 hours on eligible packages; visa in 5-10 working days. |
| Features | Services, Trading, E-commerce, Media, Industrial | Services, Trading, E-commerce, Media |
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.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Sharjah free zone established in 2017 as a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority, built around publishing and now licensing 2,000+ activities.
- No 1-visa or 2-visa package price is published; visas are priced fee by fee. The blog says a solo founder with one investor visa should budget roughly AED 14,000-15,000 in year one; that is an estimate, not a package price.
- SPC and SHAMS publish the same 5,750 and 6,875 entry prices.
- Blog dated 18 September 2026.
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