RAKEZ vs Ajman Free Zone in 2026
By Malik, Founder · Prices checked
Two northern emirate zones at almost the same entry price. One of them publishes what year two costs. The other does not, and that is the whole difference.
One year entry price: RAKEZ 6,000 AED, Ajman Free Zone . Renewal: RAKEZ 6,000 AED, Ajman Free Zone 5,565 AED. Closing: RAKEZ 3,000 AED, Ajman Free Zone 2,500 AED.
Side by side
Which one to take
The entry prices are within a few hundred dirhams, so they decide nothing. Ajman Free Zone gave us its renewal price in writing, so a three year cost is computable. RAKEZ publishes a freelance permit price. Alone and light, RAKEZ. Planning three years, Ajman.
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.
Ajman Free Zone, September 2026
What does it cost to close the company? Licence cancellation costs 2,500 AED. A company with visas also pays 780 AED per visa cancellation and 350 AED to cancel its establishment card.
Do I have to travel to the UAE to set up the company? No. The whole incorporation can be completed without the shareholder travelling to the UAE.
Questions
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All prices and terms come from the free zones and may change at any time without prior notice. Free Zone Radar cannot be held responsible for any change, error or omission. Always confirm the final price and terms in writing before you sign or pay.
