IFZA vs RAKEZ in 2026
By Malik, Founder · Prices checked
A Dubai address against a northern zone that publishes its price for year two. Here is what the difference buys.
One year entry price: IFZA , RAKEZ 6,000 AED. Renewal: IFZA , RAKEZ 6,000 AED. Closing: IFZA 2,000 AED, RAKEZ 3,000 AED.
Side by side
Which one to take
IFZA starts at 12,900 AED, RAKEZ at 6,000 AED, neither with a visa. RAKEZ publishes its renewal at the same 6,000 AED and includes a shared desk; IFZA publishes neither its renewal nor its workspace. An extra visa is 3,750 AED at IFZA and 4,000 AED at RAKEZ. Take IFZA if a Dubai address matters to your clients or your bank, RAKEZ if cost decides.
What each one does not publish
Anything on this list, ask us: we get the answer from the free zone.
What the zones told us in writing
RAKEZ, September 2026
What do the three one visa packages include? 12,010 AED covers the licence and one residence visa, without basic health insurance. 14,010 AED adds basic health insurance and help opening the bank account, and 16,570 AED also covers the visa typing and medical application, 20 percent off dependant visas, a company stamp and a digital business card.
Are the establishment card, name reservation and incorporation fees charged on top? No. They are included in the three one visa packages, 12,010, 14,010 and 16,570 AED, with no additional charge.
Questions
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