Cheapest Free Zone in UAE (2026 Update)

Start Your Company for as Low as AED 5,750.

Stop searching for the lowest price. We have compared 40+ Free Zones to bring you the top 3 affordable options for startups and freelancers.

Exclusive Promo Rates via Emrazone & Concept Corporates.

The Top 3 Cheapest Freezones

The Absolute Cheapest: SPC Free Zone

Price: AED 5,750* (Publishing Promo)
Location: Sharjah (15 mins from Dubai)
Best For: Media, E-commerce, Consultancy.
Verdict: Fastest setup (45 mins) and lowest entry cost.

Best Value for Money: RAKEZ

Price: AED 6,100* (BizStarter)
Location: Ras Al Khaimah
Best For: General Trading & SMEs.
Verdict: Lowest renewal fees in the market (Save money long-term).

Cheapest Dubai Option: IFZA

Price: AED 12,900*
Location: Dubai (Silicon Oasis)
Best For: Professional Services needing a Dubai address.
Verdict: No visa deposit required, making the total cash flow cheaper.

⚠️ Warning: Read This Before You Buy a "Cheap" License Many agencies advertise "AED 3,000 License" but hide the mandatory government fees. At FreeZoneStartups.com, we show you the Total Cost of Ownership: E-Channel Fee: ~AED 2,200 (Required for visas) Immigration Card: ~AED 1,500 (Annual) Medical & ID: ~AED 1,500 (Per person) Our quotes from Emrazone include EVERYTHING. No surprises.

Choose The Best Freezone In the UAE

Fastest Setup

SPC

AED 5,750 /year

Issuance: ⚡ Instant
Activities: 100 Included
Jurisdiction: Sharjah

Choose SPC

RAKEZ

AED 6,100 /year

Issuance: 3-5 Days
Facilities: 🏭 Warehouse
Renewal: 🟢 Lowest

Choose RAKEZ

Dubai Prestige

IFZA

AED 12,900 /year

Issuance: 3-5 Days
Address: 📍 Dubai
Visa: No Deposit

Choose IFZA

Cheapest Freezone License by Activity

👨‍💻 Freelancers RAKEZ (RAK) AED 6,100 🛒 E-commerce SPC (Sharjah) AED 5,750 📦 General Trading RAKEZ (RAK) AED 11,500 📍 Dubai Address IFZA (Dubai) AED 12,900

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FAQ (Price Focused)

Q: Why is SPC so cheap?

A: SPC is government-subsidized to attract media and publishing entrepreneurs.

Q: Will a cheap license hurt my banking?

A: No. As long as you have a valid license and Emirates ID, digital banks like Wio and Mashreq welcome SPC and RAKEZ companies.

Q: Are there monthly fees?

A: No, these are annual payments. There are no monthly taxes.

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