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UAE Business Setup Cost Comparison 2026 — All Free Zones Ranked

📅 Last reviewed: August 4, 2026📋 By: UAE Freezone Compare Research Team✅ Fact-checked by UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team
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UAE Business Setup Cost Comparison 2026 — All Free Zones Ranked

Setting up a UAE free zone company involves multiple fees. Here is the comprehensive 2026 cost breakdown across all major UAE free zones to help you budget accurately.

Understanding UAE Business Setup Costs

UAE free zone costs have several components:

UAE Free Zone Cost Comparison 2026 (Year 1 All-In Estimates)

Free Zone Emirate Year 1 Cost Includes Cheapest Visa
RAKIC (no visa) RAK AED 7,000-12,000 Registration + address N/A
Ajman FZ Ajman AED 10,000-15,000 Licence + desk + 1 visa +AED 3,000
UAQ FTZ UAQ AED 10,000-14,000 Licence + desk + 1 visa +AED 3,000
SPC Free Zone Sharjah AED 13,165 Licence + desk + 1 visa Included
Meydan FZ Dubai AED 14,500-18,000 Licence + desk + 1 visa Included
RAKEZ RAK AED 15,000-22,000 Licence + desk + 1-2 visas Included
IFZA Dubai AED 18,900-25,000 Licence + desk + 1-3 visas Included
DMCC Dubai AED 20,000-30,000 Licence + desk + 2 visas Included
SAIF Zone Sharjah AED 18,000-28,000 Licence + desk + 1-2 visas Included
Dubai Science Park Dubai AED 22,000-35,000 Licence + desk + 2 visas Included
DIC Dubai AED 25,000-40,000 Licence + office + 2-3 visas Included
Dubai Media City Dubai AED 22,000-40,000 Licence + desk + 2 visas Included
JAFZA Dubai AED 35,000-60,000 Licence + office + 2-3 visas Included
DIFC Dubai USD 12,000-30,000 Licence + desk + 1-2 visas Included
ADGM Abu Dhabi USD 8,000-25,000 Licence + desk + 1-2 visas Included

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