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UAE free zones compared
The cheapest license is not always the best value: visas, renewal costs, bank perception and address matter. Here are the key parameters in one table.
Comparison table
Prices updated
| Free zone | Emirate | Price | Timeline | Visas | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA | Dubai (Dubai Silicon Oasis) | from 12,900 AED | 5-10 business days | Packages from 0 to 4 visas, expandable later | Consultants and freelancers needing a visa, IT and digital agencies, Trading outside the UAE |
| Meydan | Dubai (Meydan) | from 12,500 AED | 3-7 business days | 0 to 6 visas depending on the package | Founders who want a Dubai address, Holding and consulting companies |
| DMCC | Dubai (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) | from 35,500 AED | 2-4 weeks | Based on office size, from 1 visa on a flexi desk | Commodities and metals trading, Crypto and fintech, Companies that need bank credibility |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | from 6,100 AED | 5-10 business days | From 1 visa, more with an office or warehouse | Manufacturing and warehousing, Budget setup with a visa |
| SHAMS | Sharjah | from 5,700 AED | 2-5 business days | 0 to 6 visas | Creators and influencers, Marketing agencies |
| Ajman Free Zone | Ajman | from 5,750 AED | 3-7 business days | 1 to 6 visas per package | Early-stage small business, Trading with a small warehouse |
| DWTC | Dubai (World Trade Centre) | from 20,500 AED | 1-3 weeks | By package and office size | Consulting in central Dubai, Crypto under VARA oversight |
| UAQ FTZ | Umm Al Quwain | from 5,500 AED | 3-7 business days | 0 to 6 visas | Minimal budget, Holding with little UAE activity |
Free zone pages
IFZA
Dubai (Dubai Silicon Oasis)
from 12,900 AED
Meydan
Dubai (Meydan)
from 12,500 AED
DMCC
Dubai (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)
from 35,500 AED
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
from 6,100 AED
SHAMS
Sharjah
from 5,700 AED
Ajman Free Zone
Ajman
from 5,750 AED
DWTC
Dubai (World Trade Centre)
from 20,500 AED
UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain
from 5,500 AED
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