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The lowest published free zone prices
Ranked only on what each zone publishes, with and without a visa.
"Cheapest" depends on whether you need a visa. Here is each zone's lowest published year-one price, for no visa and for one founder visa.
No visa
| Zone | Year one | Package |
|---|---|---|
| SPC | AED 4,999 | E-Publishing licence |
| SHAMS | AED 5,750 | Media package |
| RAKEZ | AED 6,000 | Instant Licence Basic |
| Meydan | AED 12,500 | Trade licence |
| DMCC | AED 35,484 | Basic Biz package |
One visa
| Zone | Year one | Package |
|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ | AED 12,000 | Instant Licence Lite |
| SPC | AED 14,290 | Standard licence |
| SHAMS | AED 15,520 | Freelance package (1 visa) |
| Meydan | ≈ AED 18,350 | Trade licence |
| DMCC | AED 43,780 | Jump Start package (flexi desk) |
Before you pick the lowest number
- Entry packages often cap activities, shareholders or visas. Check the package terms on the zone's page.
- Renewal prices can differ from year one. RAKEZ and SHAMS's Trader package state a fixed renewal price; ask the others.
- Medical tests, Emirates ID and insurance are extra unless the package says otherwise.
- IFZA does not publish prices, so it is not ranked.
Questions
What is the cheapest free zone in the UAE?
On published prices we track, the lowest licence-only package is SPC's E-Publishing licence at AED 4,999; with one visa, RAKEZ's Instant Licence Lite at AED 12,000 is the lowest published package. Entry packages carry limits, so compare terms.
Are these prices final?
No. They are starting prices as published on the date shown and exclude items the zones price separately.
Checked 18 October 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.