Compare UAE Business Setup Packages Side-by-Side

Select packages, free zones, or jurisdictions to compare features, pricing, and benefits.

Quick answer: to compare UAE business setup packages fairly, check the same four things on each: the price basis (fixed total or "starting from"), how many visas are included rather than just allowed, the type of office, and whether the year-two renewal price is stated. Every package here links to the provider's own source page and shows the date we last checked it.

What to compare across UAE setup packages

  • Visas: how many visas the package includes, or only how many you are eligible for. Each visa usually costs extra.
  • Office: flexi-desk or virtual office, or a full lease with Ejari (needed for mainland).
  • Activity approvals: whether your activity needs approval from a ministry or other authority, at extra cost.
  • Year-two renewal: whether the provider states the renewal price or only a first-year offer.

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Freezone
SHAMS
Sharjah

SHAMS

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 4,462

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Selected SHAMS route
  • consultation
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Freezone
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah

RAKEZ

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 4,680

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Selected RAKEZ route
  • consultation
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Freezone
Ajman NuVentures Centre
Ajman

ANC Free Zone 0-Visa Package

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 4,888

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Business licence
  • package tier
  • corporate tax registration/bank assistance advertised
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 14 Sept 2026

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Freezone
SPC
Sharjah

SPC

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 5,363

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Selected SPC route
  • consultation
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Freezone
Emirate unconfirmed

E-commerce Package

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 5,500

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

Licence issuance (provider-stated): 3–5 working days

  • E-commerce business setup package
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Provider reconfirmation recommended

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Freezone
Emirate unconfirmed

UAE Free Zone – Zero Visa

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 5,555

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Up to 10 business activities
  • trade licence & approvals
  • bank account assistance
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Provider reconfirmation recommended

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Freezone
Ajman

Ajman Free Zone

General

Year 1 · Government cost from

AED 5,565

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Government cost only — professional fees are quoted separately, so it is not comparable with package prices.

Visa allocation: Eligibility only

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Trade licence & company registration
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • UAE residence-visa eligibility
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Freezone
Emirate unconfirmed

Freezone E-commerce License with Office

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 5,750

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

Licence issuance (provider-stated): 3–5 working days

  • Freezone e-commerce licence
  • office
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Provider reconfirmation recommended

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Freezone
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah

RAKEZ 0 Visa Package

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 5,999

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

Licence issuance (provider-stated): 3–5 working days

  • RAKEZ free-zone licence
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Freezone
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah

RAKEZ General Trading E-commerce – 1 Visa

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 6,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 1

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

Licence issuance (provider-stated): 3–5 working days

  • RAKEZ general trading/e-commerce package
  • 1 visa
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Freezone
SPC
Sharjah

SPC – 0 Visa

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 6,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Free-zone trade licence for 1 year
  • free lease agreement for 1 year
  • free tax and accounting consultation
  • free digital bank account
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Freezone
Emirate unconfirmed

Straight-to-Business 24-Hour Setup

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 6,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Fast digital business setup
  • licence
  • 24-hour launch offer
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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